Indulge in the Southern comfort food classic - Smothered Chicken with Gravy and Rice. This delectable dish features tender chicken pieces smothered in a rich, flavorful gravy, served over fluffy steamed rice. The gravy, made from a savory combination of chicken broth, vegetables, and seasonings, adds an extra layer of richness to the juicy chicken. The rice, cooked to perfection, absorbs the delicious gravy, creating a harmonious and satisfying meal. This recipe also includes variations for those who prefer baked or crock-pot smothered chicken. Additionally, we provide a vegetarian alternative using tofu instead of chicken, ensuring everyone can enjoy this classic dish. Whether you're a fan of traditional Southern cuisine or simply seeking a hearty and comforting meal, our Smothered Chicken with Gravy and Rice is sure to delight your taste buds.
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SMOTHERED CHICKEN
Smothered chicken punches up the intensity by slow-simmering chicken in a flavorful gravy. This will bring the family to the dinner table in a flash!
Provided by Kathleen
Categories Main Course
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Sprinkle chicken pieces with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. In a shallow bowl, spread 3/4 cup all-purpose flour. Dredge chicken pieces, one at a time, in flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add half the chicken pieces, skin side down, cooking 4-6 minutes until nicely browned. Remove browned chicken to a plate. Repeat with remaining chicken pieces, adjusting heat as need, so not to burn the flour.
- Pour off all but 3 tablespoons of the oil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the onions, celery, garlic, and carrots and cook until veggies are soft, 7-8 minutes. Sprinkle remaining 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour over veggies and stir to combine. Continue to cook for 1 minute. Mix in broth, poultry seasoning, cayenne pepper, 2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Nestle chicken pieces into sauce along with any accumulated juices. Partially cover and simmer chicken 30-40 minutes, or until cooked through and tender.
- Transfer chicken to a deep platter. Adjust gravy seasoning if needed, then pour over chicken. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 715 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 /4 of the recipe
SOUTHERN SMOTHERED CHICKEN RECIPE
This Southern Smothered Chicken is made with perfectly browned chicken with an onion and garlic gravy that's perfect over your starch of choice. This is true southern comfort.
Provided by I Heart Recipes
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 14
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!
CHICKEN WITH RICE AND GRAVY
Chicken breasts are seasoned and fried, then served with rice and a creamy gravy. A family original, my family members request this all the time!!
Provided by ANISSA925
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place rice in a saucepan with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Prepare chicken while the rice is cooking.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme. Use a finger to grind the thyme to a powder in the palm of your hand before adding. Coat the chicken breasts in the flour mixture. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the flour mixture for the gravy.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken in the skillet, and cook for about 10 minutes on each side, until the chicken is golden brown, and the juices run clear. Remove chicken from the pan, leaving the drippings and crusty bits in.
- Whisk together 3/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons of the flour mixture, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Whisk into the skillet, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbly. Add additional water 1 tablespoon at a time if the gravy is too thick. Serve chicken alongside rice topped with gravy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 658.5 calories, Carbohydrate 98 g, Cholesterol 91.3 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 37.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 579.5 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
SOUL SMOTHERED CHICKEN
You can't just go to any restaurant and get smothered chicken like you would if you went down to the urban neighborhoods in Houston. This meal of browned chicken in a savory chicken gravy sauce is best when served over a bed of white rice.
Provided by Veronica Rockett
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Whole Chicken Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Dredge in 3/4 cup flour, place in the skillet, and brown on all sides. Set chicken aside, and drain skillet, reserving about 1 tablespoon butter.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium-low, and stir in onions, celery, garlic, and carrots. Cook 5 minutes, until tender. Stir in the flour, and cook 5 minutes more. Pour in the chicken broth, season with cayenne pepper, and remaining salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low.
- Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and continue cooking 30 minutes, until chicken juices run clear and gravy has thickened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 78.9 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 1471.3 mg, Sugar 5 g
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.
SMOTHERED CHICKEN WITH GRAVY AND RICE
ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! Your family will kiss the cook for this dish! This dish makes very good gravy. Easy and Simple! Just add a vegetable and you have your entire meal.
Provided by Seasoned Cook
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish. Sprinkle with Ms. Dash, salt and pepper.
- Mix cream of mushroom soup and sour cream. Pour over chicken breasts.
- Bake covered in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes. Remove and place on onion rings. Bake uncovered for 15 minutes.
- Serve chicken breasts and gravy over cooked rice. Makes a pretty dish.
- ENJOY!
SMOTHERED CHICKEN AND GRAVY (MAKEOVER)
From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Ding, ding, ding-the health-o-meter declares our improved and lighter Smothered Chicken and Gravy recipe a winner, with its flavor boost coming from spices instead of fat.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h20m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook rice in 2 2/3 cups water as directed on package, omitting butter and salt; keep warm.
- In 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix flour, seasoned salt, thyme, paprika and pepper. Fill medium bowl with water. Dip chicken pieces in water; shake to remove excess water. Place half of chicken pieces at a time in bag with flour mixture; shake to coat all sides. Remove chicken; reserve remaining flour mixture in bag.
- In deep 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides. Remove chicken from skillet; set aside.
- In same skillet, stir reserved flour mixture into drippings; cook about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture is light brown. Stir in celery, bell pepper and onion. Cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Stir in 2 cups hot water until well blended. Return chicken to skillet. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 40 to 50 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest piece is cut to bone (170°F for breasts; 180°F for thighs and drumsticks). Serve over rice; sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 530 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- For a richer gravy, use chicken thighs instead of breasts.
- To make the gravy ahead of time, simply let it cool completely and then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat the gravy over low heat until it's warmed through.
- Serve the smothered chicken with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables.
- If you don't have a Dutch oven, you can also use a large skillet or pot.
- To make the recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free flour and soy sauce.
Conclusion:
This smothered chicken recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is tender and juicy, the gravy is rich and flavorful, and the rice is cooked to perfection. This recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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