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Chicken with rice and gravy is comfort food that is easy enough for a weeknight meal.

2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground paprika
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 cup cold water
salt and pepper, to taste
Cook the rice as directed on the package.
Meanwhile, combine the flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme in a shallow dish. Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture, coating them well then gently shaking off any excess flour.
Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the floured chicken to the skillet and cook for 10 minutes per side or until the chicken is lightly browned and cooked through.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Whisk together the cold water and 2 tablespoons of the flour coating mixture. Whisk the mixture into the skillet, scraping the bottom of the skillet to loosen and browned bits.
Cook the gravy for 3-4 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly. Season the gravy with salt and pepper, to taste.
Divide the rice between individual dinner plates. Top the rice with the browned chicken. Drizzle the gravy over the chicken and rice and serve immediately.
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reviews & comments
October 27, 2013
This was good but the gravy was surprisingly bland. I'm not sure why because it seems to have a good mix of spices in it. I'd add more black pepper and thyme next time.
April 4, 2013
it was awesome i even made it sec time keep on making it
I never made this but always wanted to try. It is delicious.