Description
Smothered chicken is a savory dish featuring tender chicken coated in a rich gravy, served with sides.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Brown chicken in the skillet for 5 minutes on each side.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet.
- Sauté until vegetables are soft.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir.
- Gradually add chicken broth while stirring.
- Return chicken to the skillet and cover.
- Simmer for 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- Serve with rice or mashed potatoes.
- Use chicken breasts for a leaner option.
- Adjust seasoning to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with gravy
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: smothered chicken, chicken recipe, southern chicken