Smothered Chicken
This smothered chicken is tender, juicy, and cooked in a rich homemade gravy with onions and garlic. It's a cozy, comforting dinner I make when I want something filling and deeply satisfying.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Tongs
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
Smothered Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika optional
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 large onion sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour for gravy
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt, pepper, and paprika on both sides.
- Sear the chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until golden on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the onions: Add onions to the same skillet and cook until soft and lightly caramelized. Stir in garlic.
- Make the gravy: Sprinkle flour over onions, stir well, then slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring until smooth.
- Smother the chicken: Return chicken to the skillet, cover with gravy, reduce heat, and simmer until tender.
- Rest and serve: Let rest for a few minutes, then serve hot over mashed potatoes or rice.