Description
A comforting dish featuring chicken thighs cooked with rice, mushrooms, and aromatic seasonings, perfect for a family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika. Add the chicken to the skillet, skin-side down, and sear for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent. Add the sliced mushrooms and thyme, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.
- Stir in the rice, allowing it to toast for about 1 minute. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Nestle the seared chicken thighs back into the skillet, skin-side up. Cover and reduce the heat to low, cooking for 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- Once done, remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy the comforting flavors of this smothered chicken and rice dish.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared with boneless chicken thighs for a quicker cooking time.
- If desired, add vegetables like peas or carrots for added nutrition.
- For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken with spices for a few hours before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg