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Ultimate Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice

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Make this rich and savory smothered chicken and rice for a satisfying, easy weeknight dinner. Tender chicken in a luscious cream sauce served over fluffy rice.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups cooked white rice

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the chicken on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Whisk in the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, milk (or heavy cream), thyme, pepper, and salt into the skillet. Stir until the sauce is smooth.
  5. Return the browned chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  7. Serve the smothered chicken and sauce immediately over beds of hot, cooked white rice.

Notes

  • For an extra layer of flavor, use rotisserie chicken instead of raw chicken breasts.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir this slurry into the sauce during the last 5 minutes of simmering.
  • This recipe works well as a make-ahead meal; cool completely before storing in the refrigerator.

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