Description
Easy Smothered Chicken and Rice is the perfect comfort food that brings warmth and satisfaction to any dinner table. This dish features tender, juicy chicken breasts smothered in a creamy sauce, served over fluffy long-grain rice. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it comes together in under an hour with minimal prep. The rich flavors of garlic and savory broth blend seamlessly, creating a meal that everyone will love. You can easily customize this recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or serving it alongside garlic bread and a fresh salad for a complete dining experience. Get ready to enjoy a hearty dish that’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix the cream of mushroom soup with chicken broth until smooth; stir in minced garlic.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken ensuring each piece is coated.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Prepare rice according to package instructions while the chicken bakes.
- Serve baked chicken over rice with sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg