Smothered Chicken: Easy and Indulgent Weeknight Delight
A delicious and comforting smothered chicken recipe perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 1 cup onion, sliced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken thighs and cook until browned on both sides.
- Remove chicken and sauté onions and garlic until softened.
- Stir in chicken broth, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes.
- Serve hot, spooning sauce over the chicken.
Notes
- Pair with rice or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be reheated on the stove or in the microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg