Description
Smothered Chicken and Rice
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
1 lb (450g) chicken breast or thighs, cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Gravy:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
For Serving:
3 cups cooked rice
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken:
In a bowl, toss the chicken cubes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden brown on all sides (about 4-5 minutes). Remove and set aside.
Make the Gravy:
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
Slowly whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream until smooth.
Add Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened (about 5 minutes).
Combine:
Return the seared chicken to the skillet with the gravy. Stir to coat the chicken and simmer for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked.
Serve:
Spoon the chicken and gravy over a bed of hot cooked rice.
Garnish with fresh parsley.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
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