Description
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy, flavorful sauce, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/2 cup Flour
- 1 Sweet or yellow onion, chopped
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream or sour cream
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your chicken: Start by seasoning your chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Brown the chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and brown the chicken on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the aromatics: In the same skillet, add chopped onions and minced garlic, cooking until they’re soft and fragrant.
- Make the roux: Sprinkle in flour and stir for about a minute until it’s golden and bubbly.
- Add broth: Gradually whisk in chicken broth, scraping up those delicious browned bits from the bottom.
- Incorporate cream: Once the sauce thickens, add heavy cream, stirring until smooth.
- Combine: Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until cooked through.
Notes
For a healthier option, substitute with skinless chicken breasts or Greek yogurt instead of cream. Fresh herbs enhance the flavor, but dried herbs work perfectly if that’s all you have.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: smothered chicken, creamy chicken recipe, comfort food