Creating Easy Smothered Chicken and Rice is a breeze when you follow these clear-cut steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil or butter.
3. Sear Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Sear the chicken for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
4. Combine Rice and Soup: In a large bowl, mix the rice, chicken broth, and cream of mushroom soup until well combined.
5. Pour Mixture: Pour the rice mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
6. Add Chicken: Place the seared chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture.
7. Cover with Foil: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.
9. Uncover and Add Cheese: Remove the foil, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top, and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Garnish and Serve: Once cooked, let it rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with fresh parsley.

Now you have a delectable dish ready to be enjoyed!