Easy Stovetop Smothered Chicken

Name: Easy Stovetop Smothered Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: For the Chicken:; 3 lbs chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, or cut-up whole chicken); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; For the Smothering Sauce:; 2 large yellow onions, sliced thin; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup whole milk; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon dried sage; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary; Salt and pepper to taste; For Serving:; Cooked white rice; Mashed potatoes; Warm buttermilk biscuits; Fresh chopped parsley; Green onions, sliced; Hot sauce (optional)

This Easy Stovetop Smothered Chicken is the epitome of Southern comfort food at its finest. Tender, juicy chicken pieces are pan-seared to golden perfection, then slow-simmered in a rich, savory gravy made with caramelized onions and aromatic seasonings. The chicken becomes incredibly tender as it cooks low and slow, while the gravy develops deep, complex flavors that perfectly complement the meat. Each bite delivers the perfect balance of seasoned chicken and silky smooth gravy that's been infused with the essence of perfectly cooked onions. This one-pot wonder creates its own delicious sauce as it cooks, making it both convenient and incredibly flavorful. Served over rice, mashed potatoes, or with warm biscuits, this dish transforms simple ingredients into a soul-satisfying meal that brings comfort and warmth to any dinner table.

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Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Baking Tips

Don't overcrowd the pan when browning chicken

Pat chicken completely dry for better browning

Cook onions slowly for best caramelization

Scrape up browned bits for maximum flavor

Use chicken thighs for most tender results

Adjust liquid if gravy becomes too thick

Let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving

Gravy will thicken as it cools slightly

Reheat gently to prevent curdling

Easy Stovetop Smothered Chicken

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

45 Minutes

Total Time

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

Custard Cream

For the Chicken:

3 lbs chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, or cut-up whole chicken)

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons garlic powder

2 teaspoons onion powder

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 cup vegetable oil

For the Smothering Sauce:

2 large yellow onions, sliced thin

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups chicken broth

1 cup whole milk

2 tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1/2 teaspoon dried sage

1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary

Salt and pepper to taste

For Serving:

Cooked white rice

Mashed potatoes

Warm buttermilk biscuits

Fresh chopped parsley

Green onions, sliced

Hot sauce (optional)

Instructions

Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.

In a shallow dish, combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, salt, black pepper, and cayenne.

Dredge chicken pieces in seasoned flour mixture, shaking off excess. Reserve remaining flour mixture.

Heat oil in large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Brown chicken pieces on all sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.

Reduce heat to medium. Add sliced onions to same pan and cook until golden and caramelized, about 10 minutes.

Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of reserved flour mixture over onions and stir to combine.

Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan.

Add butter, Worcestershire sauce, sage, and rosemary. Stir until smooth.

Return chicken pieces to pan, nestling them into the gravy. Bring to a gentle simmer.

Cover and cook for 25-30 minutes until chicken is tender and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).

Season gravy with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Easy Stovetop Smothered Chicken

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