Smothered Chicken and Rice (Print-Friendly Version)
Baked chicken thighs over brown rice, smothered in a creamy mushroom and onion sauce with savory herbs.
# What You’ll Need to Make This:
→ Chicken
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4 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
→ Seasonings
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0.5 teaspoon mustard powder
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0.5 teaspoon paprika
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0.5 teaspoon onion powder
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Cooking Oils
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2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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Non-stick cooking spray
→ Vegetables and Aromatics
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0.5 cup finely chopped yellow onion
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 cups sliced mushrooms
→ Casserole Base
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1 can (approx. 305 g) cream of mushroom soup
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1 can (approx. 305 g) condensed cream of chicken soup
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1 cup milk
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2 cups uncooked minute brown rice
→ Herbs
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2 tablespoons dried parsley
# How to Prepare:
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Preheat the oven to 180°C. Season the chicken thighs on both sides with mustard powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
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Cook the minute brown rice according to package instructions, either by microwave or stovetop method.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken thighs, skin side down, for 4 minutes. Turn and brown an additional 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
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Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Sauté the chopped onion and garlic for 3 minutes, until softened.
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Lightly coat the bottom of a 23 x 33 cm casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Spread the cooked brown rice in an even layer at the bottom. Arrange the browned chicken thighs on top of the rice.
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In a large bowl, combine sautéed onion and garlic, cream of mushroom soup, condensed cream of chicken soup, milk, sliced mushrooms, and season with salt and pepper. Mix until thoroughly combined.
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Pour the prepared sauce mixture evenly over the chicken and rice. Sprinkle with dried parsley. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
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Remove the foil and continue to bake for 20 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling and the chicken is fully cooked. Serve hot.
# Extra Tips:
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For a crispier skin, broil the casserole uncovered for the final 2 minutes.