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🍗 Smothered Chicken with Homemade Gravy 🍗
“Tonight will be my 4th time making this! Super easy and my family loves it. Gravy is to die for!”
If you’re looking for a cozy, no-fail dinner that tastes like pure comfort, this smothered chicken is it. Tender, juicy chicken cooked low and slow in a rich, savory gravy that everyone fights over. This is one of those recipes that feels special but is secretly so easy — perfect for busy weeknights or Sunday family dinners. Once you make it, you’ll understand why it’s always on repeat!
🧄 Ingredients
For the Chicken
4–6 bone-in or boneless chicken thighs (or breasts)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons oil or butter
For the Gravy
1 medium onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
½ cup milk or heavy cream
Salt & pepper to taste
Optional: fresh thyme or parsley
👩🍳 Instructions
Season the chicken generously on both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Sear the chicken until golden brown on both sides (about 4–5 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, add onions and cook until soft and slightly caramelized.
Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in butter and flour to make a roux. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
Slowly whisk in chicken broth, then milk or cream.
Bring gravy to a gentle simmer until thick and smooth.
Return chicken to the skillet, spoon gravy over the top.
Cover and simmer for 20–25 minutes until chicken is tender and cooked through.
🔥 Cooking Methods & Tips
Skillet Method: Best for flavor and gravy thickness
Oven Finish: After searing, bake at 375°F for 25 minutes
Slow Cooker: Sear first, then cook on LOW for 4–5 hours
Extra Flavor Tip: Don’t clean the pan — those brown bits make the gravy amazing
📜 A Little History
Smothered dishes come from Southern home cooking, where meals were made to stretch, comfort, and bring families together. Gravy was a way to turn simple ingredients into something rich and filling. Over time, smothered chicken became a beloved staple — especially served with rice, mashed potatoes, or biscuits.
🧠 How This Recipe Comes Together
The secret is layering flavors:
Seasoned chicken builds the base
Onion and garlic add sweetness
Roux thickens the gravy
Slow simmering locks in tenderness
Simple steps. Big flavor.
❤️ Why Everyone Loves This Recipe
Super easy, no fancy ingredients
Comfort food at its best
Kid-approved and family-tested
That gravy… seriously unforgettable
Tastes even better the next day
This is the kind of meal people ask for again and again.
🍽️ Final Thoughts
If you need a recipe that never disappoints, this is it. Cozy, flavorful, and made with love — perfect for sharing around the table. Don’t forget to serve it with rice, mashed potatoes, or biscuits to soak up every drop of that gravy!
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