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Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Baking Tips

Use chicken thighs for the most tender, flavorful results

Don't skip searing the chicken - it adds crucial flavor

Cook flour with onions to prevent lumpy gravy

Whisk broth in gradually to avoid lumps

Simmer gently to prevent cream from curdling

Let chicken cook until fork-tender for best texture

Fluff rice with a fork before serving

Adjust cream sauce thickness with additional broth if needed

Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice - Perfect for Family Dinners

Name: Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice - Perfect for Family Dinners
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Southern-American
Ingredients: For the Chicken:; 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; For the Creamy Sauce:; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 large onion, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried sage; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 bay leaf; For the Rice:; 2 cups long-grain white rice; 3 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 teaspoon salt; For Garnish:; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; Green onions, sliced; Black pepper to taste

This Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is the ultimate comfort food that brings together tender, juicy chicken smothered in a rich, velvety cream sauce served over perfectly cooked rice. The chicken is seasoned and seared to golden perfection, then slow-simmered in a luxurious gravy made with onions, garlic, and herbs that creates an incredibly flavorful and satisfying meal.

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

35 Minutes

Total Time

50 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

Custard Cream

For the Chicken:

6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

For the Creamy Sauce:

3 tablespoons butter

1 large onion, sliced

3 cloves garlic, minced

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon dried sage

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 bay leaf

For the Rice:

2 cups long-grain white rice

3 1/2 cups chicken broth

1 tablespoon butter

1/2 teaspoon salt

For Garnish:

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Green onions, sliced

Black pepper to taste

Instructions

Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder on both sides.

Heat vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Sear chicken thighs for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook for 5-6 minutes until softened.

Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Sprinkle flour over onions and garlic, stirring constantly for 2 minutes to cook out raw flour taste.

Gradually whisk in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan.

Add heavy cream, thyme, sage, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a gentle simmer.

Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until chicken is tender and cooked through.

Meanwhile, prepare rice by bringing chicken broth, butter, and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan.

Add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.

Remove bay leaf from chicken. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve chicken and sauce over fluffy rice, garnished with fresh parsley and green onions.

Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice - Perfect for Family Dinners

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