Chicken Recipe Ideas for Dinner | Tasty Southern Smothered Chicken
Hearty and Satisfying Chicken Recipe Ideas for Dinner – This Tasty Southern Smothered Chicken Recipe is an Ideal Dish for Bonding and Creating Memories!
This Tasty Southern Smothered Chicken recipe is known for its rich, comforting, and satisfying flavors. Crispy and golden brown chicken pieces smothered in a rich and flavorful gravy and it’s all cooked in a single skillet.
This Southern Smothered Chicken will definitely bring back memories of joyful gatherings amidst friends and family. This southern dish is made for sharing with family and loved ones; the comforting flavors will create a cozy and inviting atmosphere worthy of new precious memories
What ingredients do I need for this recipe?
3-4 pounds organic chicken (skinless drumsticks and/or thigh pieces)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons Lawry’s seasoning salt (divided)
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ cup organic all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves (minced)
1 onion (chopped)
2 cups organic chicken broth
1 cup organic heavy cream
How to make this Southern Smothered Chicken?
First, marinate the chicken. Add it to a bowl after carefully cleaning and rinsing, and add in 1 teaspoon of Lawry’s seasoning salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Mix thoroughly until the chicken is well coated. Put the chicken in a sealed zbag and sit in the fridge for at least 3 hours.
Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a deep skillet or pot set over medium high heat. Place the marinated chicken on the pan and sear for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan and transfer to a plate (your chicken should have a nice brown color)
Add the butter to the same skillet to melt, then add in the chopped onions and cook or about 8-10 minutes, until caramelized; then add the minced garlic and stir for a minute.
Add the flour and let it blend with the onions and garlic. Pour in the broth and mix continuously for about 2 to 3 minutes to thicken the sauce. Mix in the heavy cream and lower the heat to simmer until the gravy becomes smooth and thick. Add the other teaspoon of Lawry’s seasoning salt, stir to combine, and let it simmer again.
Add the browned chicken pieces to the pan, and mix with the sauce until fully coated. Keep it simmering for about 10 to 15 minutes or until the gravy reaches a deep color and thickens nicely.
Serve your Southern Smothered Chicken on a bed of rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed veggies. Enjoy!
Chicken Recipe Ideas for Dinner – Feed Both Your Body and Soul with This Rich and Flavorful Southern Smothered Chicken Recipe!
Helpful Tips and Variations:
Can I marinate the chicken overnight? Yes! It would be even better if you could let it marinate overnight, and let it sit for around 20 minutes at room temperature before using.
Can I add cheese to this Southern Smothered Chicken recipe? Although this dish doesn’t normally contain cheese, but you can totally add some if you want. You can melt some cheddar into the gravy, mix in a few tablespoons of cream cheese, or add some Parmesan at the end.
Can I prepare this recipe in a crockpot? Sure! Slow cooking these smothered chicken pieces is a great way to make this recipe; it gives it more time to absorb all the rich savory flavors. To make it, start by browning the marinated chicken in a skillet, then add it to the crockpot. Prepare the gravy in the same skillet, and add it to the crockpot as well, add in any sautéed veggies if you like, then set on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
How can I store any leftovers? I like to store any leftovers from in a deep glass container with a tight lid; I get to enjoy this hearty recipe up to 4 days. If you want to keep it longer, transfer to a safe freezer bag and store up to 3 months.
How can I serve this Tasty Southern Smothered Chicken?
You can serve this rich and savory Southern Smothered Chicken over a bed of light Basmati rice, smooth mashed regular or sweet potatoes, fluffy biscuits, or cornbread. Or You can serve this tender and creamy chicken recipe with roasted veggies, a simple green salad, or sautéed green beans.
You can serve this hearty dish as a cozy family dinner, or a holiday meal. It’s also great for barbecues, Sunday dinners, and casual gatherings.
Tasty Southern Smothered Chicken
Ingredients
- 3-4 pounds organic chicken skinless drumsticks and/or thigh pieces
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons Lawry’s seasoning salt divided
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup organic all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cups organic chicken broth
- 1 cup organic heavy cream
Instructions
- First, marinate the chicken. Add it to a bowl after carefully cleaning and rinsing, and add in 1 teaspoon of Lawry’s seasoning salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Mix thoroughly until the chicken is well coated. Put the chicken in a sealed zbag and sit in the fridge for at least 3 hours.
- Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a deep skillet or pot set over medium high heat. Place the marinated chicken on the pan and sear for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan and transfer to a plate (your chicken should have a nice brown color)
- Add the butter to the same skillet to melt, then add in the chopped onions and cook or about 8-10 minutes, until caramelized; then add the minced garlic and stir for a minute.
- Add the flour and let it blend with the onions and garlic. Pour in the broth and mix continuously for about 2 to 3 minutes to thicken the sauce. Mix in the heavy cream and lower the heat to simmer until the gravy becomes smooth and thick. Add the other teaspoon of Lawry’s seasoning salt, stir to combine, and let it simmer again.
- Add the browned chicken pieces to the pan, and mix with the sauce until fully coated. Keep it simmering for about 10 to 15 minutes or until the gravy reaches a deep color and thickens nicely.
- Serve your smothered chicken pieces on a bed of rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed veggies. Enjoy!
