Smothered Chicken and Rice (Easy One-Pot Dinner)
This one-pot smothered chicken and rice is a comforting, flavor-packed meal made with seasoned chicken, veggies, and creamy rice. Perfect for weeknights!
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 2 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 to 1.5 lbs), halved lengthwise
- Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Smoked Paprika, Kinder's Buttery Poultry Blend, Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning I do not measure when seasoning the chicken, just make sure the chicken is coated well
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Salted Butter, divided in half
- 1 Yellow Onion, Diced
- 1 Green Bell Pepper, diced
- 1 Rib of Celery, diced
- 7-8 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1.5 Cups Water
- 1 tsp Knorr Chicken Flavored Bouillon instead of using the bouillon and water, you can use 1.5 cups of chicken broth
- 10.5 oz Can of Cream of Chicken Soup
- 1 Cup Rinsed Basmati Rice You can substitute with jasmine rice, but you will need to add 1/2 to 1 cup of liquid and increase cooking time to 18-20 minutes
- Salt and Pepper to taste if needed
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts in half and season both sides generously.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a deep skillet. Sear chicken over medium heat for 4–5 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Melt remaining butter in the skillet. Sauté onion, pepper, and celery for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
- Stir in bouillon and water, scraping up browned bits. Add cream of chicken soup and mix until smooth.
- Add rinsed rice. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 12–15 minutes. Stir once halfway through.
- Shred or chop the chicken. Once rice is tender and most liquid is absorbed, return chicken to the pan and stir to combine. Taste and season as needed. Serve warm with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
Variations & Add-Ins
- Want more heat? Add a can of diced green chiles or chopped jalapeños.
- Craving smoked sausage? Slice and sauté it with the veggies for a meatier version.
- Creamier option: Stir in a splash of heavy cream or a handful of cheese at the end.
- Add veggies: Corn, peas, or spinach all work well stirred in at the end.
Storage & Meal Prep Tips
- Leftovers: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of broth or water.
- Make ahead: You can cook and shred the chicken and chop the veggies ahead of time to make this even quicker to throw together.