This Smothered Chicken is tasty crispy chicken pieces slathered in a delicious gravy served alone or over your favorite sides. The perfect filling weeknight meal.

I’m a chicken person by nature. I will choose chicken probably over any meat out there. There are so many delicious recipes that can be made with chicken and this Smothered Chicken is just one.

I myself cannot get enough of this Smothered Chicken Recipe. It is super filling and flavorful and the whole family loves it. I’m a real stickler for family friendly recipes and this is one of them.

Using chicken pieces that are dredged and fried and then all covered in a luscious gravy, I haven’t met a person that has turned down this recipe yet.

This is a super hearty meal so a lot goes a long way. We love serving this over rice or mashed potatoes which also help soak up that gravy. Talk about delicious.

I really cannot speak highly enough of this Smothered Chicken, it has been a meal that has been a comfort and that we like to keep on our regular dinner menu rotation around here.

There is no lacking of flavor between the coating on the chicken itself and the gravy, you will have flavortown with each and every single bite.

Some of our other favorite chicken recipes that we have on our site include: Chicken Pot Pie Soup, White Chicken Chili and Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole.

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:

Being a filling meal, a lot goes a long way.
You can use chicken thighs, drumsticks or a mixture of both.
With readily available pantry ingredients, this is easy to throw together.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE AT BOTTOM):

Chicken thighs and/or drumsticks
All-purpose flour
Onion powder
Garlic powder
Salt
Pepper
Poultry seasoning
Paprika
Vegetable oil
Onion
Chicken bouillon
Chicken broth
Milk
Parsley, optional

HOW TO MAKE SMOTHERED CHICKEN, STEP BY STEP:

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, poultry seasoning and paprika. Remove 3 Tablespoons of the seasoned flour from the bowl and reserve for later.
Completely coat each piece of chicken in the large bowl of flour.
Place the vegetable oil into a large deep pan. Turn the heat to medium, add the coated pieces of chicken. (If your pan is too crowded, it is better to cook in batches.)
Fry the chicken until it is browned on all sides. (It does not need to be cooked through at this point because we will be cooking it again later.)
Once the chicken is brown, remove it from the pan but leave the oil in the pan.
Next, add the onion to the pan and fry it until golden (it should take about 5 minutes).
Add the reserved 3 Tablespoons of seasoned flour to the pan, whisk it into the oil.
Next, whisk in the chicken bouillon, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and chicken broth. Let this cook for 2-3 minutes. Make sure there are no lumps- except the onions.
Lastly, whisk in the milk, again making sure there are no lumps. Bring this mixture to a boil and allow it to cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add the chicken back to the pan. Make sure that it is coated with the gravy. Also be sure the heat is medium. Cover the pan and allow this to cook for 30 minutes long. (Turn the chicken occasionally.)
Garnish with parsley and serve.

WHAT GOES WELL WITH SMOTHERED CHICKEN?

We find that this is great served over potatoes or rice. It can be served alone with a lighter side dish as well like green beans, corn, side salad and more.

I DON’T HAVE POULTRY SEASONING, CAN I LEAVE IT OUT?

Yes, it is such a small amount that should be fine. Or, if you have them, you could use ½ teaspoon dried sage and ½ teaspoon dried thyme.

CAN I USE SOMETHING OTHER THAN CHICKEN BROTH?

While chicken broth is great since this is a chicken recipe there are other options. The best substitute would be chicken stock or vegetable stock.

Or, you could use 2 cups of water and add 1 teaspoon of bouillon powder (or 1 bouillon cube) for each cup of water.

WHAT IS THE BEST CHICKEN TO USE FOR THIS?

We prefer a mixture of chicken thighs and drumsticks, but you can use one or the other or any chicken pieces will work pretty much.

HOW TO STORE:

This can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator where it will keep for up to 3 days.

This can also be frozen, to do that place the chicken in with the gravy in a freezer container or bag and it will keep frozen for up to 3 months.

Let defrost in the refrigerator overnight and then reheat everything together on the stovetop.

TIPS AND TRICKS:

You can use your favorite chicken pieces for this, we like to use a mixture of thighs and drumsticks.
This makes a hearty batch and is very filling!
Serve this over rice or mashed potatoes or alongside your favorite side dish.
This can be frozen, see my tips above.
The poultry seasoning can be left out or can be substituted, see my amounts above.

If you want that perfect family meal that is super tasty and everyone enjoys, then you have to make this Smothered Chicken! It will be on your menu rotation in no time.

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