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Tender, juicy chicken pieces browned to perfection and simmered in a rich, savory onion gravy. This Southern comfort food classic is perfect served over fluffy rice or creamy mashed potatoes.
For 4 servings
Season and Dredge Chicken
Brown the Chicken
Caramelize Onions
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Tender, juicy chicken pieces browned to perfection and simmered in a rich, savory onion gravy. This Southern comfort food classic is perfect served over fluffy rice or creamy mashed potatoes.
This southern recipe takes 60 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 652.11 calories per serving with 40.06g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for dinner or supper or lunch.
Create the Gravy
Smother and Simmer
Finish and Serve
This recipe works wonderfully with bone-in chicken breasts or drumsticks. Adjust the simmering time accordingly; breasts will cook faster.
Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of your favorite hot sauce to the flour mixture or gravy for a spicy kick.
Incorporate sliced mushrooms or bell peppers along with the onions for added flavor and texture. Sauté them until soft before making the gravy.
Add other fresh herbs like rosemary or sage along with the thyme for a more complex, earthy flavor profile.
Chicken is a high-quality protein source, essential for building and repairing tissues, supporting muscle mass, and maintaining overall body function.
Chicken provides essential B vitamins like niacin (B3) and pyridoxine (B6), which play a crucial role in energy metabolism and supporting the nervous system.
Onions and garlic, members of the allium family, are not just for flavor. They contain beneficial compounds like quercetin and allicin, which have been studied for their antioxidant properties.
One serving of this Smothered Chicken, which includes one chicken thigh and gravy, contains approximately 600-650 calories. The exact number can vary based on the size of the chicken thigh and the specific brands of broth and cream used.
Smothered Chicken is a rich, classic comfort food, so it's more of an indulgent meal than a health food. It is high in protein from the chicken, but also contains significant fat and sodium from the skin, butter, and cream. It can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet.
Yes, you can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts. They will cook faster, so reduce the final simmering time to about 15-20 minutes. Note that the gravy may have a slightly less rich flavor without the rendered fat from the chicken skin.
The best side dishes are those that can soak up the delicious gravy. Classic pairings include creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy white rice, grits, or egg noodles. A side of green beans, collard greens, or a simple salad can provide a fresh contrast.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. To reheat, place the chicken and gravy in a skillet over medium-low heat, covered, until warmed through. You may need to add a splash of broth or water to loosen the gravy.
Yes. To make it gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend for both dredging the chicken and thickening the gravy. Ensure your chicken broth is also certified gluten-free.