Smothered Chicken
Smothered Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 2 onions, medium sized, sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth, to 5 cups
- 2 tablespoons all purpose seasoning, to 3 tablespoons
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano, to 3 teaspoons
- 2 teaspoons black pepper, to 3 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil, as needed for searing
Instructions
- 1
Place the chicken thighs in a bowl. Season them generously with 2 to 3 tablespoons of your favorite all purpose seasoning, 2 to 3 teaspoons of dried oregano, and 2 to 3 teaspoons of black pepper. Rub the seasoning into the chicken to coat evenly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Heat a large pan with 1 tablespoon of cooking oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully place the seasoned chicken thighs into the pan and sear until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
⏱️ 8 min
- 3
Remove the seared chicken thighs from the pan and set them aside on a plate.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Add the sliced onions to the same pan (add a little more oil if needed) and sauté them over medium heat until they are softened and begin to caramelize, about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Add the butter to the pan with the onions, allowing it to melt completely.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Sprinkle the flour over the onions and melted butter, stirring continuously to create a roux. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, ensuring no lumps remain.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Gradually pour in the chicken broth, stirring constantly to incorporate the roux and create a smooth gravy. Start with 4 cups and add more if a thinner consistency is desired.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Add the chopped rosemary and thyme to the gravy and bring it to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Return the seared chicken thighs to the pan, nestling them into the simmering gravy.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Cover the pan and allow the chicken to simmer over low heat until it is cooked through and tender, about 15-20 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached.
⏱️ 20 min
- 11
Serve the smothered chicken hot, preferably over rice.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Smothered Chicken
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 2 onions, medium sized, sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth, to 5 cups
- 2 tablespoons all purpose seasoning, to 3 tablespoons
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano, to 3 teaspoons
- 2 teaspoons black pepper, to 3 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil, as needed for searing
Instructions
- 1
Place the chicken thighs in a bowl. Season them generously with 2 to 3 tablespoons of your favorite all purpose seasoning, 2 to 3 teaspoons of dried oregano, and 2 to 3 teaspoons of black pepper. Rub the seasoning into the chicken to coat evenly.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat a large pan with 1 tablespoon of cooking oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully place the seasoned chicken thighs into the pan and sear until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
⏱️ 8 min - 3
Remove the seared chicken thighs from the pan and set them aside on a plate.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Add the sliced onions to the same pan (add a little more oil if needed) and sauté them over medium heat until they are softened and begin to caramelize, about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Add the butter to the pan with the onions, allowing it to melt completely.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Sprinkle the flour over the onions and melted butter, stirring continuously to create a roux. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, ensuring no lumps remain.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Gradually pour in the chicken broth, stirring constantly to incorporate the roux and create a smooth gravy. Start with 4 cups and add more if a thinner consistency is desired.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Add the chopped rosemary and thyme to the gravy and bring it to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Return the seared chicken thighs to the pan, nestling them into the simmering gravy.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Cover the pan and allow the chicken to simmer over low heat until it is cooked through and tender, about 15-20 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached.
⏱️ 20 min - 11
Serve the smothered chicken hot, preferably over rice.
⏱️ 1 min