Soul Smothered Chicken
Description
A smothered chicken recipe that will have you going back for more with its comforting, savory flavors. Enjoy the easy prep and serve over rice.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup butter
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1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
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3 teaspoons salt, divided
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3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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3 cups chopped yellow onions
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2 cups chopped carrots
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1 cup chopped celery
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3 cloves garlic, chopped
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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3 cups chicken broth
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
1
Gather the ingredients.
2
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
3
Place 3/4 cup flour in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken in flour, place in the skillet, and brown on all sides. Set chicken aside, and drain skillet, reserving about 1 tablespoon butter.
4
Reduce skillet heat to medium-low, and stir in onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until tender, 5 minutes.
5
Stir in 3 tablespoons flour, and cook 5 minutes more. Pour in chicken broth, season with cayenne pepper, and remaining salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low.
6
Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and continue cooking until chicken juices run clear and gravy has thickened, about 30 minutes.