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Easy Southern Smothered Chicken and Rice

There’s nothing better than the smell of Southern Smothered Chicken and rice! This dish is the ultimate soul food dish.  Just thinking about it makes my mouth water. This classic dish has been a staple in many households and comes with an amazing blend of flavors that will surely please everyone at your table. If you haven't tried it yet, buckle up because I will give you a step-by-step guide on how to make this delicious meal from start to finish
Smothered Chicken and Rice
Servings: 5 People
Calories 306
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 2 lb Boneless Chicken Breast Any Chicken of your choice but remember the bigger the chicken the longer you will have to let the meat simmer
  • 2 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 1/2 Cup Chicken Broth
  • 3 Tbsp Salted Butter
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder To your liking
  • 1 Tsp Black Pepper To your liking
  • 1 Tbsp Onion Powder To your liking
  • 1 Tsp Black Pepper To your liking
  • 1 Tbsp Powdered Chicken Bouillon
  • 1 Medium Onion chopped
  • 1/2 Green Bell Pepper chopped
  • 1/2 Orange Bell Pepper chopped
  • 1/2 Yellow Bell Pepper chopped
  • White Rice Cooked

Instructions

  • Clean and Pat your chicken dry.
    2 lb Boneless Chicken Breast
  • Cut your chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • To a bowl, add your chicken and season to taste.
    1 Tbsp Garlic Powder, 1 Tsp Black Pepper, 1 Tbsp Onion Powder, 1 Tsp Black Pepper, 1 Tbsp Powdered Chicken Bouillon
  • Next, add butter to a medium-high skillet. Once the butter melts, add in your chopped chicken breast.
    3 Tbsp Salted Butter
  • Allow cooking until golden brown.
  • Remove the chicken and sit to the side.
  • To the same pan, add chopped peppers, and onions. Allow cooking until they reach desired texture.
    1 Medium Onion, 1/2 Green Bell Pepper, 1/2 Orange Bell Pepper, 1/2 Yellow Bell Pepper
  • Once cooked down, stir in all-purpose flour and cook down until dissolved.
    2 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour
  • Next, add chicken broth and breast to the pot and stir.
    2 1/2 Cup Chicken Broth
  • Place a lid on, turn the stove to medium-low, and allow to simmer for 30 to 45 minutes or until gravy thickens.
  • Serve over the top of white rice.
    White Rice
  • Enjoy!!!

Notes

You can use any chicken of your choice but remember the bigger the chicken the longer you will have to let the meat simmer
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, soul food