Description
Creamy, Southern-style Smothered Chicken brings comfort straight from Louisiana’s kitchen to your dining table. Rich gravy and tender meat create a soul-satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Generously coat chicken pieces with a blend of salt, pepper, and paprika, then thoroughly dust each piece with flour, ensuring an even, light coating.
- Warm oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat, creating a golden-brown exterior on chicken by searing for 5-6 minutes per side until crisp and rich in color.
- Transfer browned chicken to a separate plate, leaving behind flavorful pan drippings.
- In the same skillet, slowly caramelize onions for approximately 10 minutes, developing a deep, sweet flavor, then introduce minced garlic and quickly toast for 60 seconds.
- Pour chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and heavy cream into the skillet, whisking to create a smooth, velvety sauce that captures the pan’s aromatic remnants.
- Gently nestle seared chicken back into the simmering sauce, covering the skillet and reducing heat to low for 20-25 minutes, allowing the meat to become incredibly tender and absorb the rich sauce.
- Once chicken reaches perfect doneness, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and serve alongside creamy mashed potatoes or fluffy rice to complement the luxurious sauce.
Notes
- Choose chicken thighs or breasts with bone-in for more flavor and juiciness during cooking.
- Pat chicken completely dry before seasoning to ensure perfect crispy golden-brown exterior when browning.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for better heat distribution and creating deeper caramelized flavors in the sauce.
- Swap heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free alternative that maintains rich, creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 555 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg