Smothered with Love Chicken

Cozy up to the ultimate comfort food with "Smothered with Love Chicken," a soul-warming dish that features tender, golden-browned chicken thighs bathed in a luscious creamy gravy. The chicken is first dredged in a seasoned flour blend with a hint of paprika and onion powder, then seared to perfection. A medley of caramelized onions, garlic, and earthy mushrooms create a flavorful base, simmered in a rich combination of chicken broth, heavy cream, and fresh thyme. Ready in just 50 minutes, this one-skillet wonder is perfect for busy weeknights yet elegant enough for a weekend dinner. Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up every creamy, herby bite. Perfect for lovers of comfort food recipes, creamy chicken dishes, and hearty, homemade meals!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
• 8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
• 1.5 cups chicken broth
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a shallow bowl, mix the flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, and onion powder.

Step 2

Dredge each chicken thigh in the flour mixture, coating well on all sides. Shake off any excess flour and set aside.

Step 3

Heat 2 tablespoons of butter and the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the chicken thighs to the skillet in batches and sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5

In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of butter. Stir in the sliced onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and slightly caramelized.

Step 6

Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the mushrooms to release their moisture.

Step 7

Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Use a wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet for added flavor.

Step 8

Stir in the heavy cream and fresh thyme. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce.

Step 9

Lower the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

Step 10

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 11

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the creamy gravy.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1608.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2591.5

Total Fat 171.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 963mg	0%
Sodium 3790.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 74.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.0g	0%
Total Sugars 12.0g
Protein 177.3g	0%

Vitamin D 64.7IU	0%
Calcium 202.5mg	0%
Iron 11.8mg	0%
Potassium 2865.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.5%

Protein: 27.8%

Carbs: 11.7%