Description
This Southern smothered chicken recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy family dinner. Tender chicken thighs are smothered in a creamy cheddar and herbed chicken soup sauce, then baked to perfection. Serve this delicious chicken over a bed of cooked rice for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 6–8 chicken thighs (boneless, preferred)
Sauce:
- 2 (10.75 oz.) cans condensed cream of cheddar soup
- 1 (10.75 oz.) can condensed cream of herbed chicken
- 1 1/2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- bacon bits, garnish, optional
Additional:
- 3 cups cooked white or brown rice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350º F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Prepare Sauce: In a large bowl, combine cheddar and herbed chicken soups, milk, garlic, onion powder, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Optionally, stir in cheddar cheese.
- Layer Ingredients: Spread cooked rice in the baking dish, then place chicken thighs on top. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add Sauce: Pour soup mixture over chicken and rice, ensuring even coverage. Top with cheddar cheese or bacon bits if desired.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
