Description
Smothered chicken is a flavorful dish featuring tender chicken pieces cooked in a rich gravy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Brown the chicken on both sides, about 5 minutes each side.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add onions and garlic to the skillet, sauté until soft.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Return chicken to the skillet and cover.
- Cook for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 5 more minutes.
- Serve hot with gravy poured over the chicken.
Notes
- Serve with rice or mashed potatoes.
- Adjust seasoning as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: smothered chicken, chicken recipes, comfort food