Smothered Chicken

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min.
Yield 4 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Who can resist a generous helping of smothered chicken? This is comfort food at its finest.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 2-1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon each dried thyme, dried crushed rosemary and rubbed sage
  • 1/3 cup half-and-half cream

Directions

  1. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, seasoned salt and pepper. Reserve 4 tablespoons for gravy. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat; shake off excess.
  2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides. Remove from pan. Discard drippings, reserving 3 tablespoons in pan. Stir in reserved flour mixture until blended; gradually whisk in broth and bouillon, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Add Worcestershire sauce and seasonings.
  3. Return chicken to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170-175°, 13-15 minutes longer. Stir in cream; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 353 calories, 26g fat (9g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 1108mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 24g protein.

As with many classic dishes, recipes for smothered chicken vary from person to person. Here is our take on the comforting entree. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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