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Best Smothered Chicken and Rice Recipe

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A hearty one-pot dinner featuring seasoned chicken, sautéed vegetables, and creamy, flavorful rice cooked together for a comforting, easy-to-clean-up weeknight meal.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: One-Pot
  • Cuisine: Southern
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 to 1.5 lbs), halved lengthwise

Garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, Kinder’s Buttery Poultry Blend, Slap Ya Mama Cajun seasoning (enough to coat chicken well)

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons salted butter, divided

1 yellow onion, diced

1 green bell pepper, diced

1 rib celery, diced

7–8 garlic cloves, minced

1.5 cups water (or chicken broth instead of water + bouillon)

1 teaspoon Knorr chicken-flavored bouillon

10.5-ounce can cream of chicken soup

1 cup rinsed basmati rice (or jasmine rice — see note for adjustments)

Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise and season both sides generously with the spice blend.
  2. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a deep skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Melt remaining butter in the skillet. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery; sauté for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  4. Stir in bouillon and water (or chicken broth), scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  5. Add cream of chicken soup and stir until smooth.
  6. Add rinsed rice and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
  7. Shred or chop the chicken. When rice is tender and most liquid is absorbed, return chicken to the skillet and stir until well mixed.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving warm.

Notes

  • For extra heat, add diced green chiles or chopped jalapeños.
  • Add sliced smoked sausage for a heartier version.
  • Stir in cream or cheese for extra richness.
  • Mix in vegetables like peas, corn, or spinach for more color and nutrients.
  • Use quinoa or cauliflower rice for a lighter twist (adjust cooking time).

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