Lowcountry Chicken Bog with Long Grain Rice
Lowcountry Chicken Bog with Long Grain Rice is a quintessential Southern dish that delivers warmth and comfort in every bite. This hearty one-pot meal features tender chicken simmered with savory smoked sausage, aromatic spices, and fluffy long grain rice, creating a delightful blend of flavors that’s perfect for family gatherings or casual weeknight dinners. With its easy preparation and rich taste, this Chicken Bog will become a go-to recipe in your kitchen, satisfying even the most discerning palates.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (3.5 to 4 lbs)
- 12 cups water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 14 oz smoked sausage (Andouille or Kielbasa)
- 2 cups long grain white rice
Instructions
- Rinse the chicken and place it in a large pot. Add water, salt, pepper, paprika, and bay leaves.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 60 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
- In a skillet, sauté chopped onion and garlic in butter and olive oil for about 5 minutes.
- Add sliced smoked sausage to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and shred the meat; return it along with the sausage mixture to the pot.
- Stir in rice, cover, and let it simmer for approximately 20 minutes until rice absorbs liquid.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg