Comfort Food Classic: Creamy Smothered Chicken
A rich, comforting one-pot meal with tender seared chicken, creamy garlic-infused gravy, and fluffy rice—smothered and simmered to perfection on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Ingredients
6 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on or boneless)
1 tablespoon oil
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced carrots or bell pepper (optional)
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup long-grain white rice
Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Sear in oil for 4–5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onion, celery, and carrots in butter until soft. Add garlic.
- Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Slowly add broth, milk, and cream.
- Stir in seasonings and Worcestershire. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in rice. Nestle chicken back into the pot.
- Cover and simmer on low for 25–30 minutes until rice is tender.
- Rest 5–10 minutes, then fluff and serve with sauce spooned over.
Notes
Use boneless chicken to reduce cook time. Add more veggies for variation. To reheat, add a splash of broth and warm gently.