Smothered Chicken
Smothered Chicken features golden-seared bone-in thighs nestled in a mushroom and shallot gravy enriched with broth and evaporated milk. The sauce is peppery, garlicky, and lightly smoky from paprika, perfect for spooning over mashed potatoes alongside crisp green beans. A cozy, skillet-cooked dish that’s ideal for weeknights or a laid-back Sunday supper.
- Prep20 min
- Cook40 min
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Season both sides of chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- 2
For the seasoned flour, whisk flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper together in a shallow bowl. Set aside 3 tablespoons of the seasoned flour.
- 3
Dredge the chicken in the remaining seasoned flour; set aside on a plate.
- 4
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat; melt butter with olive oil. Fry the chicken in the skillet until both sides are golden brown, about 7 minutes per side. They will not be fully cooked.
- 5
Remove the chicken from the skillet. Add the shallot and mushrooms to the skillet, and cook and stir until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 6
Sprinkle the reserved seasoned flour over the mixture. Stir until a smooth paste forms. Slowly whisk in the bone broth, continue whisking, and add the evaporated milk.
- 7
Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, cover, and reduce the heat to low; continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted near the center of the thighs reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 20 to 25 minutes.
- Calories 831.62 kcal High
- Protein 107.24 g Good Source
- Carbs 37.57 g Moderate
- Total Fat 27.52 g High
- Saturated Fat 7.07 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 343.99 mg High
- Sodium 1000.46 mg High
- Fiber 3.41 g Moderate
- Sugar 6.98 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.08 g Low Source
- Calcium 189.28 mg Moderate
- Iron 2.83 mg Moderate
- Potassium 559.71 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 32.25 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 11.64 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 1.25 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
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