Smothered Chicken Recipe

This Smothered Chicken Recipe is a comforting Southern classic featuring tender, bone-in chicken slow-cooked in a rich, savory onion gravy. Perfect for family dinners or Sunday suppers, this dish is packed with deep, comforting flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 50

Resting Time: 7

Total Time: 1 12

Servings:

Calories: 480kcal

Cost: $15

Equipment

Large deep skillet or Dutch oven
Tongs for handling chicken
Meat thermometer
Whisk for the gravy
Heavy-bottomed pan for even heat distribution

Ingredients

the Chicken:

4 pieces chicken thighs and legs Skin-on, bone-in
4 pieces Chicken drumsticks Skin-on, bone-in
2 teaspoon Kosher salt Divided
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup flour for coating For dredging
1 teaspoon Garlic powder

the Gravy:

2 large onions sliced
4 cloves Garlic Minced
3 tablespoons All-purpose flour For thickening
2 cups chicken broth Low sodium recommended
2 tablespoons butter or oil For browning
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon Paprika Extra seasoning
½ cup Heavy cream
2 sprigs Fresh thyme

Instructions

Season the Chicken

Mix salt and pepper
Season chicken pieces well
Coat chicken with flour

Cook the Chicken

Heat oil in large pan on medium-high
Brown chicken 5 minutes each side
Remove chicken from pan
Make the Gravy
Add sliced onions to pan, cook until soft
Add flour, stir 1 minute
Pour in chicken broth slowly, stirring
Bring to simmer until thickened

Finish Cooking

Put chicken back in pan
Cover and cook 30-35 minutes on low
Check chicken is done (no pink inside)

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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