Smothered Chicken and Rice is a creamy, comforting skillet dinner made with tender chunks of chicken simmered in a rich pan sauce and spooned over fluffy rice. It takes the flavors of classic smothered chicken—seared meat, savory aromatics, and a velvety sauce—and turns them into an easy weeknight meal that still feels like cozy, home-style cooking.
Why you’ll love this recipe
This dish is built for flavor and simplicity. The chicken is seared for browned, savory edges, the onion and garlic build a flavorful base, and the broth and cream create a rich sauce that “smothers” the chicken and soaks into the rice. Using already cooked rice keeps it flexible: you can use leftover rice, microwave-ready pouches, or your favorite variety and simply ladle the creamy chicken on top.
The technique mirrors other smothered chicken and creamy skillet chicken recipes: