Smothered Chicken In Onion Gravy Recipes

SMOTHERED CHICKEN WITH CREAMY MUSHROOM GRAVY

Steps:

• Blend flour, 1/2 teaspoon thyme and allspice in small bowl.
• Set aside 1 tablespoon of flour mixture.
• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper, then with enough of remaining flour mixture to coat.
• Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add chicken to skillet.
• Saute until brown, about 4 minutes per side.
• Transfer chicken to plate.
• Add mushrooms, onion, and remaining 1 teaspoon thyme to skillet.
• Saute until mushrooms are brown, about 5 minutes.
• Mix in reserved 1 tablespoon flour mixture; cook 1 minute.
• Add cream and broth and bring to boil, stirring occasionally.
• Return chicken and any collected juices to skillet.
• Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer uncovered until chicken is cooked through and gravy thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper.

SMOTHERED AND COVERED CHICKEN AND GRAVY

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Combine the flour, onion powder, paprika and cayenne pepper in a shallow dish. Season with salt and black pepper and stir to combine.
• Heat the oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Pat the chicken dry and place in the flour-spice mixture, turning to dust on both sides. Shake off the excess. Add the coated chicken to the hot oil and sear until brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
• Add the onions to the oil remaining in the skillet and reduce the heat to medium. Season the onions with salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 45 to 60 seconds.
• Tip the remaining flour mixture into the onions and stir to coat and combine. Stir in the warmed chicken stock and increase the heat to medium high. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat until the mixture simmers. Add the reserved chicken with any accumulated juices, nestling it into the onions, and the thyme and bay leaf. Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook until the juices of the chicken run clear when pierced with a knife and the temperature reads 165 degrees F when measured with an instant-read thermometer, about 30 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper. Discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Serve the chicken immediately.

SOUTHERN SMOTHERED CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• Start off by making sure that all of the chicken is nice and clean.
• Pour 1 1/2 cup flour into a large bowl, and add in seasonings : garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, celery seed, poultry seasoning, and smoked paprika. Mix until well incorporated.
• Coat the chicken with the seasoned flour, and make sure you coat all surfaces.
• Reserve the seasoned flour
• Pour 1/4 cup of vegetable oil into a large pan, then place the plan over medium heat.
• Start adding in the chicken, but be sure to not over crowd the pan ( use a pan big enough to hold all of the chicken).
• Cook the chicken until it is golden brown(DO NOT worry about cooking the chicken until done, because we will cook it some more).
• Once the chicken is nice and browned, remove it from the pan. Leave the oil in the pan.
• Toss in the onions, and cook them for about 2 minutes, then add in the garlic. Once the garlic is in the pan let it cook for an additional minute, then remove the onions and garlic from the pan.
• Add three tbsp of the seasoned flour (the same flour that you coat the chicken with) to the pan. Stir in with the oil.
• Next pour in 2 cups of chicken broth. Whisk in while pouring in the broth. Make sure there aren't any lumps.
• Let the gravy cook for about 2 minutes ( still on medium heat), then pour in 1 cup of milk into the pan.
• Let the creamy gravy cook for about 3 minutes, then start adding the chicken back into the pan, as well as the onions and garlic.
• Make sure all of the chicken is coated with the creamy gravy.
• Place a lid on the pan, then let the chicken cook for 30-35 minutes. Be sure to occasionally turn the chicken.
• Once done serve the chicken with rice or mashed potatoes.
• Enjoy!

SMOTHERED CHICKEN AND GRAVY | LOW CARB AND KETO-FRIENDLY

Steps:

• Pat dry the chicken breasts with paper towels, then season chicken breasts with seasoning salt, paprika, and pepper.
• Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter is melted.
• Add chicken to skillet and sear for 5 to 7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Chicken is cooked through when internal temperature reaches 165˚F. Please use an Instant Read Meat Thermometer for accuracy. The thicker the chicken, the longer it will take to cook. If skillet isn't big enough, cook the chicken in batches.
• Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and keep covered.
• Return skillet to heat and add a tablespoon of butter; melt over medium heat.
• Stir in sliced onions and add a pinch of salt. Cook onions for 10 to 12 minutes, or until very soft and caramelized, stirring frequently.
• Add garlic and fresh herbs; continue to cook for 30 seconds.
• Pour in chicken broth, and using a wooden spoon, scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
• Whisk in the heavy cream and simmer for 1 minute.
• Return chicken and all the chicken juices to the skillet.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook for 2 to 3 more minutes, or until chicken is heated through and sauce has thickened.At this point, you can also add a slice of cheese on top of each chicken breast and cook until melted.
• Remove skillet from heat; garnish chicken with parsley and serve with the onions and gravy.

CAJUN SMOTHERED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cut the chicken into serving pieces and sprinkle with kosher salt and ground pepper, set aside. See Notes
• Coarsly cop the yellow onion, bell pepper and celery and place all in the same prep bowl.
• Smash the garlic; measure all the other ingredients; mix the wine and stock together, set aside.
• Place about 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
• Dredge seasoned chicken pieces in AP flour, shake off the excess and brown in the hot oil. Turn the pieces often to brown on all sides without burning. This can be done in batches so you don't overcrowd the pan.
• Remove the chicken and set it aside.
• Maintaining a medium heat, add ½ cup of vegetable oil to the Dutch oven. When the oil is shimmering, add ½ cup of AP flour.
• Stir or whisk constantly to make a medium roux, about 8 minutes. See Notes.
• Add the Trinity to the roux and mix together to coat all of the vegetables with the roux.
• Cook for about 8 minutes, stirring often until the onions are softened and beginning to get translucent.
• Add the garlic and the Herb and Spice Blend (without the Bay Leaves).
• Stir to combine and simmer until aromatic, about 2 or 3 minutes.
• Deglaze the bottom of the Dutch oven with about ½ cup of the wine-stock, making sure to mix all the fond into the gravy.
• k. Next, slowly add about 5 cups of the wine and chicken stock about 1 cup at a time; reserve the remaining liquid to add later if the gravy is too thicj.
• Stir constantly as you add it to thoroughly blend the stock into the roux, making sure there are no lumps before adding more liquid.
• Once all the liquid is mixed into the roux, increase the heat to high.
• Add the bay leaves and maintain a medium boil for about 5 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally.
• Add the chicken back to the Dutch oven. Stir to coated all the chicken with the gravy.
• Once the gravy returns to a boil, reduce heat to a low simmer and cover.
• Simmer for 1 hour or until the chicken is falling off the bones, stirring regularly so the chicken does not stick.
• About 15 minutes before the chicken is done, add the green onions, parsley and butter to the Dutch oven. Stir to combine and simmer until finished.
• If you want the gravy to be thicker, offset the lid while it simmers. If it is getting too thick, return the cover to the pot. Add the reserved stock if needed.
• Serve over rice.

SMOTHERED CHICKEN IN ONION GRAVY

Steps:

• Pound chicken breasts slightly to uniform thickness. Preheat non-stick skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes, then melt 4 tablespoons butter. Sauté the chicken breasts, 2 at a time in the melted butter until browned on both sides. Place browned chicken in a medium-sized sauce pan.
• Add remaining two tablespoons of butter to skillet, and then sauté the onion until soft and brown, about 4 minutes Add onions to chicken in sauce pan.
• Add 5 tablespoons flour to skillet, and sauté about 2 minutes, until slightly browned. Add stock and whisk until smooth. Add salt, pepper and garlic powder, and then pour over chicken in sauce pan. Add ranch dressing and stir.
• Bring mixture to boil in sauce pan, then cover and simmer over medium low for 30 minutes.
• I serve with homemade biscuits to mop the gravy, along with mashed potatoes, or wild rice.

SUNNY'S EASY SMOTHERED FRENCH ONION CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• For the chicken: Add the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, a nice pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper to a medium bowl. Stir to distribute. Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat. Let sit in the bowl.
• For the gravy: Add the butter and flour to a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir together with a wooden spoon and cook, stirring, until a deep brown color but not burning, about 6 minutes. Add the onions, Dijon, thyme, paprika and garlic and stir to coat. Slowly add the stock and stir. Raise the heat to a simmer and cook until thickened like gravy. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
• Add the oil to a large pan over medium-high heat. When it begins to swirl, shake the excess flour off the chicken and add to the pan. Sear on both sides, 6 to 8 minutes per side, then place in the gravy and simmer, covered, to complete cooking, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve over rice or mashed potatoes.
• Cover potatoes and garlic with water by 1 inch in a large pot. Bring to a boil, add salt and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well.
• Put the potatoes and garlic back in the pot and cook over low heat to evaporate the rest of the water. Mash in the butter with a potato masher. Add the heavy cream in stages until the desired consistency is reached. Season with salt and pepper.