Description
Southern Smothered Chicken is a soul-satisfying dish that features succulent chicken thighs enveloped in a rich, savory gravy. This comforting recipe captures the essence of Southern cooking, combining tender meat with aromatic spices and creamy sauce. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, each bite delivers warmth and nostalgia, making it an ideal comfort food. Serve it over rice or cornbread for a delightful meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your countertop for easy access.
- In a shallow bowl, mix flour with salt and black pepper. Dredge each chicken thigh until fully coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until softened (about 3 minutes). Gradually whisk in chicken broth followed by heavy cream.
- Return seared chicken to the skillet, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes until cooked through and tender.
- Serve hot by spooning gravy generously over each piece of chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing & Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with gravy (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg