Best Smothered Chicken and Rice with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious recipe for smothered chicken and rice featuring turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 2 cups rice
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and chop.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add chicken and season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Brown on both sides.
- Stir in rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Add frozen peas and cooked bacon, cover, and reduce heat. Simmer until rice is cooked.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: smothered chicken, chicken and rice, turkey bacon