**Smothered with Love Chicken: A Comforting and Flavorful Dish**
Smothered with Love Chicken is a classic Southern comfort food dish that is sure to warm your soul. This flavorful dish is made with tender chicken pieces that are smothered in a rich, savory gravy. The gravy is typically made with a combination of onions, celery, bell peppers, garlic, and spices, and often includes tomatoes or tomato sauce. The chicken is cooked slowly until it is fall-off-the-bone tender, and the gravy is reduced until it is thick and flavorful. Smothered with Love Chicken is often served over rice or mashed potatoes, and is a popular dish for family gatherings and special occasions.
**In this article, you'll find three delicious recipes for Smothered with Love Chicken:**
1. **Classic Smothered with Love Chicken:** This recipe is a classic take on the dish, made with tender chicken pieces, a rich gravy, and a combination of vegetables.
2. **Smothered with Love Chicken with Bacon:** This recipe adds bacon to the classic dish, for an extra layer of flavor and richness.
3. **Smothered with Love Chicken with Mushrooms:** This recipe adds mushrooms to the classic dish, for a more earthy and complex flavor.
No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this comforting and flavorful dish. So gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!
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!
SMOTHERED WITH SOUTHERN LOVE CHICKEN
This is a delicious restaurant-quality meal, everyone who likes southern cooking will love! A friend of mine gave me this many years ago. She said it was a grand-prize winner at a cook off she went to. It is definitely grand-prize worthy.
Provided by Beth Sandoz
Categories Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Combine flour, seasoned salt, pepper and garlic powder. Add chicken and toss to coat; shake off excess coating.
- 2. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; brown on both sides. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of oil from skillet.
- 3. Add onion, mushrooms, bell pepper, and garlic to skillet; cook until soft. Add sour cream, broth and hot sauce; mix well. At this time, taste sauce and add more of the seasonings and tabasco until you reach your desired taste. Return chicken to skillet and smother with sauce. Bring to a simmer, cover, lower heat and simmer for 25-35 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
SMOTHERED WITH LOVE CHICKEN
This recipe by Edwina Gadsby, won the grand prize in the "Original" Louisiana Hot Sauce Black History Month Recipe Contest.
Provided by cookiedog
Categories Stew
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large ziplock plastic bag, combine flour, seasoned salt, pepper and garlic powder. Add chicken and toss to coat; shake off excess coating.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; brown on both sides. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of oil from skillet.
- Add onion, mushrooms, bell pepper and garlic to skillet; cook until soft. Add sour cream, broth and hot sauce; mix well. Return chicken to skillet and smother with sauce. Bring to a simmer, cover, lower heat and simmer for 25-35 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
SMOTHERED CHICKEN
Steps:
- Clean chicken breasts and dry well. In a shallow baking dish, combine the flour, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, and pepper. Dredge chicken breasts in flour mixture to coat. Shake off excess. In a large skillet heat 1/4-inch vegetable oil over medium heat. Add chicken and brown well, about 2 minutes on each side. Remove from pan and set aside. Pour excess oil from pan, leaving a thin layer. Add onions and garlic, saute, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes. In a bowl combine sour cream, chicken stock and green onions and mix well. Transfer chicken back to skillet, pour sour cream mixture over it. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered, until done, about 10 minutes.;
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken: For this recipe, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or breasts work best. The bones and skin add flavor to the dish, and the meat will stay moist during cooking.
- Season the chicken well: Be generous with the salt and pepper when seasoning the chicken. This will help to enhance the flavor of the meat.
- Brown the chicken: Before adding the sauce, brown the chicken in a skillet over medium heat. This will help to seal in the juices and give the chicken a nice golden color.
- Use a good quality sauce: The sauce is the star of this dish, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for a sauce that is thick and flavorful, with a balance of sweet and savory flavors.
- Simmer the chicken until it is cooked through: Once you've added the sauce, bring it to a simmer and then reduce the heat to low. Simmer the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or until it is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Serve with your favorite sides: Smothered chicken is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Some popular choices include mashed potatoes, rice, noodles, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Smothered chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give smothered chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!
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