Description
Delicious Southern Smothered Chicken is a rich comfort dish featuring tender, seasoned chicken simmered in a creamy, flavorful onion gravy.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 3–4 lbs chicken (drumsticks & thighs, skin removed)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp seasoning salt (divided)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Sauce
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 thyme sprigs
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Season chicken with paprika, 1 tsp seasoning salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Marinate for at least 3 hours (overnight best).
- Heat olive oil and sear chicken on both sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté onions until caramelized (8–10 minutes). Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Stir in flour and cook until combined.
- Add chicken stock and stir until thickened (2–3 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream, add thyme and remaining seasoning salt, and simmer.
- Return chicken to the pan, coat in sauce, and simmer 10–15 minutes until fully cooked and gravy thickens.
Notes
- Marinate overnight for deeper flavor.
- Add flour slurry if gravy needs extra thickening.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or biscuits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (+ marinating)
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern American