Smothered Chicken and Rice: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
Enjoy a hearty meal with Smothered Chicken and Rice featuring flavorful turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 cups rice
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cook turkey bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil, then the chicken thighs. Brown on both sides, about 5 minutes.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Stir in rice, chicken broth, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Once cooked, flake turkey bacon and mix back into the chicken and rice before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add cayenne pepper.
- Let leftovers cool completely before storing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Smothered Chicken and Rice, Comfort Food, Turkey Bacon