Description
This comforting Smothered Chicken and Rice is a one-dish wonder that’s both easy to make and packed with flavor! Tender chicken breasts are smothered in a creamy soup mixture with sautéed onions and bell peppers, all baked together with fluffy rice. Perfect for family dinners or cozy weeknights, this dish is sure to become a staple in your meal rotation.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can (10.75 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.75 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (14 oz) chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Brown the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Cook until browned on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
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Sauté Vegetables:
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Prepare the Sauce:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and chicken broth. Stir in the uncooked rice.
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Assemble the Dish:
- In a baking dish, layer the sautéed onions and bell peppers. Place the browned chicken on top. Pour the soup and rice mixture over the chicken.
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Bake:
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 60 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked.
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Serve Hot:
- Enjoy this comforting and flavorful dish with your loved ones!
Notes
- For extra veggies, add diced carrots or celery to the sautéed onions and bell peppers.
- Use gluten-free cream of soups for a gluten-free option.
- Substitute white rice with brown rice for added fiber and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg