Smothered Chicken and Rice
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken, creamy soup, and nutritious veggies, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free Option Available
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup rice
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the onions and garlic until they become translucent.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until it’s browned on all sides.
- Stir in the rice, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and paprika, mixing everything well.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover and reduce the heat to low.
- Cook for about 20 minutes until the rice is tender, then stir in the broccoli and cover for another 5 minutes.
Notes
Serve with a salad or steamed vegetables. Can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg