Description
A delicious creamy smothered chicken dish served over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts (about 700g)
- 1 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (plus more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 cups cooked white or brown rice (for serving)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat chicken completely dry with paper towels and season generously on both sides with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken and brown for 4-5 minutes per side until golden. Remove chicken and set aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet, add diced onions and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft, fragrant, and lightly golden. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Sprinkle flour over the onions and garlic, stirring constantly for 1 minute to create a roux and eliminate the raw flour taste.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth while stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Add heavy cream and Worcestershire sauce.
- Let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
- Nestle the browned chicken back into the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is fork-tender.
- Serve the creamy smothered chicken over warm cooked rice, drizzling extra sauce on top and garnishing with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg