👩🍳 Directions:
🔥 Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
🍳 Step 2: Prepare the Chicken
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In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
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Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
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Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides (about 2-3 minutes per side).
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Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
🥕 Step 3: Sauté the Vegetables
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In the same skillet, add the onion and bell pepper.
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Sauté until softened (about 5 minutes), soaking up all the delicious flavors from the chicken.
🥄 Step 4: Prepare the Sauce and Rice Mixture
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In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and chicken broth.
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Stir in the uncooked rice until well mixed.
🍲 Step 5: Assemble and Bake
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In a baking dish, layer the sautéed onions and bell peppers at the bottom.
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Place the browned chicken breasts on top.
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Pour the soup and rice mixture over the chicken, ensuring it covers everything evenly.
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Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
🔥 Step 6: Bake
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Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
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Remove the foil during the last 10 minutes to let the top get beautifully golden and bubbly.
⏱️ Time and Nutrition:
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
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Cooking Time: 60 minutes
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Total Time: 75 minutes
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Calories: 510 kcal per serving
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Servings: 4
🍽️ Serving Suggestions:
Serve this comforting dish with:
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Steamed vegetables 🥦
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Buttery cornbread 🌽
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Simple green salad 🥗
🌟 Final Thoughts:
Smothered Chicken and Rice is the kind of meal that warms your soul and brings a touch of Southern comfort to your dinner table. 💕 Whether enjoyed on a chilly evening or as a hearty Sunday dinner, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy the blend of creamy, savory flavors with the tenderness of chicken and perfectly cooked rice! 🍽️✨
