Best 6 Smothered With Southern Love Chicken Recipes
**Smothered with Southern Love: A Culinary Journey of Flavors and Heritage**
In the realm of Southern cooking, few dishes embody comfort and warmth like smothered chicken. This classic dish, often passed down through generations, is a testament to the region's rich culinary heritage. Smothered chicken is a delectable symphony of tender chicken pieces enveloped in a velvety sauce, simmered to perfection. The recipes presented in this article capture the essence of Southern hospitality, offering a diverse range of flavors and techniques. From the traditional smothered chicken with its rich gravy to innovative variations featuring unique ingredients and cooking methods, these recipes promise an unforgettable culinary experience. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, let's dive into the depths of Southern comfort food and explore the delectable world of smothered chicken.
SNAPPY SMOTHERED CHICKEN
Smothered chicken is a real-deal Southern staple. Cheap, hearty, and delicious, it's graced our dinner tables for decades past, always offering a welcome taste of nostalgia. There's just something about tender, budget-friendly chicken breast generously coated in a warm, buttery sauce that feels both comforting and indulgent.nAt the core, smothered anything is about enhancing the main ingredient with a bevy of spices and a few creamy additions. Between all the brilliant vehicles for a smothering gravy, like pork chops and cube steak, chicken is a Southerner's bread and butter: the original. In this smothered chicken recipe, a savory sauce of paprika, thyme, garlic, butter, and cream of mushroom soup (speckled with tender onions and mushrooms) takes a classic dinner to new heights. We dressed it up even more with a splash of white wine, which can be omitted by increasing the milk to 1 1/3 cups. Learn how to make smothered chicken tonight, and you'll be ready to serve this easy recipe at Sunday dinner with wide egg noodles, or rice. Get ready to receive rave family-favorite reviews.
Provided by Southern Living Editors
Time 40m
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Prepare noodles according to package directions. Keep warm.
- Meanwhile, stir together paprika, dried thyme, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add onion and mushrooms, and sauté 8 to 10 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in garlic and paprika mixture; sauté 2 minutes. Add soup, milk, and, if desired, wine, and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Add chicken pieces; spoon sauce over top of chicken. Reduce heat to low, and cook, covered, 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly heated. Stir in 1 Tbsp. parsley. Serve over hot cooked noodles. Sprinkle with remaining parsley.
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.;
SUNNY'S EASY SMOTHERED CHICKEN
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and thyme and more olive oil if needed and saute until lightly browned and tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the onion and season with salt and pepper. Let cook until the onions are softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in the flour and mustard and cook for about 2 minutes. Whisk in the beef stock and bring to a simmer. Cook until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the grilled chicken breasts, then cover the skillet and turn down the heat to medium-low. Let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Prepare the rice according to the package directions. Remove the rice to a large bowl and stir in 2 tablespoons parsley. Place rice on a platter, then top with the chicken and mushroom sauce. Garnish with the remaining fresh parsley.
Tips:
- To achieve the perfect crispy skin on your chicken, pat it dry before searing. This will help the skin render and crisp up beautifully.
- Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet or Dutch oven to sear the chicken. This will help create a flavorful crust and prevent the chicken from sticking.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when searing the chicken. Give each piece plenty of space so that it can brown evenly.
- Cook the chicken over medium heat until it is golden brown and cooked through. Do not rush this process, as it is important to allow the chicken to develop flavor.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pan and set it aside. Then, add the vegetables to the pan and cook until they are tender.
- Stir in the sauce and bring it to a simmer. Once the sauce has thickened, return the chicken to the pan and coat it in the sauce.
- Serve the chicken with rice, pasta, or potatoes. You can also garnish it with fresh herbs, such as parsley or cilantro.
Conclusion:
Smothered chicken is a classic Southern dish that is easy to make and incredibly flavorful. By following the tips above, you can create a delicious smothered chicken dish that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give this smothered chicken recipe a try.
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