Creamy Southern Smothered Chicken (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Components

01 - 6-8 boneless chicken thighs
02 - 3 cups cooked white or brown rice
03 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated

→ Creamy Sauce

04 - 2 cans (10.75 oz each) condensed cream of cheddar soup
05 - 1 can (10.75 oz) condensed cream of herbed chicken
06 - 1 1/2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
07 - 5 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
09 - 1 teaspoon paprika
10 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
11 - Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

12 - Bacon bits (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish
02 - Whisk together soups, milk, garlic, and seasonings in a large bowl
03 - Spread rice in dish, top with seasoned chicken thighs
04 - Pour soup mixture over chicken and rice, ensuring even coverage
05 - Top with cheese or bacon bits if using, bake 45-50 minutes until chicken is cooked through

# Notes:

01 - Can be made with white or brown rice
02 - Cheese can be mixed into sauce or used as topping
03 - Perfect comfort food dish

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