Description
A comforting and easy-to-make smothered chicken recipe, featuring chicken thighs or breasts in a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then brown on both sides for about 5 minutes each.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until onions are translucent.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk and chicken broth, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the gravy has thickened.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
The dish tastes even better the next day. Pair with mashed potatoes or rice for a complete meal.