Description
A comforting dish combining tender chicken, creamy sauce, and fluffy rice, perfect for family dinners or a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and sear them in a hot skillet for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onions become translucent (about 3 minutes).
- In a bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, soy sauce, paprika, and thyme to prepare the sauce.
- Place the seared chicken in the prepared baking dish and pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring it is well-coated.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30-35 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C).
- Serve the smothered chicken over the cooked rice and enjoy!
Notes
Searing is crucial for flavor; consider using brown rice for added texture.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg