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Creamy Southern Smothered Chicken

Creamy Southern Smothered Chicken for Cozy Family Dinners

This Creamy Southern Smothered Chicken is a comforting dish perfect for cozy family dinners, featuring cheesy sauce and tender chicken thighs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 can Condensed Cream of Cheddar Soup Feel free to swap with cream of mushroom for a different twist.
  • 1 can Condensed Cream of Herbed Chicken Soup Regular cream soup can be used in its place if needed.
For the Chicken and Rice
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs Chicken breasts can be used for a lighter version.
  • 1 cup Long Grain Rice Short grain can be substituted, keeping in mind it may alter the texture.
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Adjust based on your taste preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Enhances the overall taste profile.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Aluminum foil
  • oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spread out the uncooked long grain rice across the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the condensed cream of cheddar soup and the condensed cream of herbed chicken soup with garlic powder and onion powder.
  4. Place the chicken thighs on top of the rice in the baking dish.
  5. Pour the creamy soup mixture over the chicken evenly.
  6. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 50 minutes.
  7. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  8. Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For flavor variations, consider using different condensed soup flavors, like cream of mushroom.

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