Easy Smothered Chicken and Gravy Recipe

Published Jul 5, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image credit: Cooking With Claudia via YouTube

This smothered chicken and gravy is hands down one of the best and most comforting dishes you can ever make, and I’m sure that your family will think so too when you serve this to the table. You can enjoy this dish with rice on the side or as is, either way, one thing’s for sure, this will be your new favorite go-to recipe.

You can also adjust the seasonings according to your taste, especially if you love some spicy kick in your food. Learn how to prepare this dish now with the help of this recipe and video tutorial by Cooking With Claudia on YouTube and give it a try to see for yourself.

Ingredients for Smothered Chicken & Gravy:

8 chicken thighs, bone-in, and skin on
1 cup of flour
¼ cup of oil, for frying
1 medium onion, minced
5 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tbsp of butter, salted or unsalted
2 tbsp of the seasoned flour
1 cup of chicken broth
½ cup of heavy cream
1 chicken bouillon cube
¼ tsp of red pepper flakes
2 tsp of dried basil

Seasonings

Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tsp of garlic powder
2 tsp of onion powder
2 tsp of paprika
2 tsp of oregano
1 tsp of chili powder
¼ tsp of cayenne pepper

How to Make Smothered Chicken & Gravy:

Step 1

Mix all of the seasonings until uniform, then sprinkle ¼ of it into the flour, and give them a whisk until incorporated. Use the rest of the seasoning to coat the chicken, and dredge them in the flour mixture. Place the chicken on a separate plate, then place a pan on a stove over medium heat, and heat the olive oil.

Step 2

Put the seasoned chicken with their skin side down, then cook them in 2 batches, and fry them for about 3 to 4 minutes per side. In the same pan, add the minced onion, then saute, add the butter, and stir until melted. Add some of the flour mixture, then pour in the chicken broth, and give them a whisk to combine.

Step 3

Pour in the cream while whisking continuously, then add the crushed bouillon cube and red pepper flakes, and keep whisking to combine. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste, then put the chicken back into the pan, and coat them with the gravy. Allow it to bake in a preheated oven at 425°F for about 1 hour, then serve, and enjoy!