Description
A comforting dish of smothered chicken that brings warmth and nostalgia to your family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Season and dredge the chicken: Season all chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika. Dredge the chicken in flour, shaking off excess.
- Brown the chicken: In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and brown on all sides for 5-7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables: In the same skillet, add chopped onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic. Sauté until soft, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and return chicken: Pour in the chicken broth and stir. Return the browned chicken to the skillet, ensuring they are submerged in the liquid.
- Simmer: Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve hot with gravy over rice or mashed potatoes.
Notes
For best flavor, use bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces. This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg