Creamy Smothered Chicken Thighs 

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Smothered Chicken Thighs are the perfect dinner for a chilly night!

Spices, butter, cream, onions, garlic, etc. what’s there not to like? Some of my other favorite chicken recipes include

Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy and Honey Butter Fried Chicken.

Can you make smothered pork chops instead? Of course! You can make smothered steak or smothered turkey wings if you’d like as well. However, I urge you to try these smothered chicken thighs and then you can smother anything you’d like.

The sauce is super creamy but it mostly consists of chicken broth. This isn’t a quick meal, it cooks for about an hour but let’s face it, meals cooked long and slow are the best.

Similar to my smothered pork chops recipe, I seasoned the chicken and the flour so everything is nice and well seasoned.

What to serve this with?

• Fluffy White Rice
• Cauliflower Rice
• Brown Rice
• Vegetables
• Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Can I use chicken breasts or chicken legs instead?

Absolutely! All you have to do is adjust the cooking time but keep the recipe exactly the same. If you decide to use chicken breasts, serve this with some pasta! It’s so good.

I’m on a low carb diet can I omit the flour? 

If you omit the flour, the sauce won’t be as thick. However, this Creamy Baked Chicken Legs recipe is low carb and keto friendly and tastes just as good!

Cook’s Tips: 

• Use a thermometer. Every oven is different therefore your chicken may cook quicker or may take longer to cook than mine did. The safe internal temperature for chicken is 165 F. The juices should always run clear.
• Make sure the chicken is at room temperature before cooking.
• Add mushrooms and spinach if you’d like to incorporate some veggies.

More Chicken Recipes You’ll Enjoy: 

• Chicken Stew

• Grilled Chicken Parmesan 

• BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

• Healthy Orange Chicken

• Avocado Chicken Salad

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Creamy Smothered Chicken Thighs 

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

1 hr 10 mins

Total Time

1 hr 15 mins

 

Creamy smothered chicken thighs seasoned to perfection and cooked long and slow. Serve over fluffy rice or mashed potatoes for the ultimate comfort meal! 

Course: Entree

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Creamy Smothered Chicken, Smothered Chicken, Smothered Chicken Thighs

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 513 kcal

Author: Julie of CookedbyJulie.com

Ingredients

• 1 lb bone-in chicken thighs
• 2 tsp  granulated garlic
• 1 tsp  paprika
• 1 tsp  oregano
• 1/4 tsp  chili powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 small onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• pinch of red crushed pepper
• 2 tbsp butter
• salt and pepper to taste
• oil for frying
• parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. In a small bowl, combine the paprika, oregano, chili powder, and granulated garlic.
3. Season the chicken with the spice mixture, salt, and pepper.
4. Add the remaining spice mixture to the all-purpose flour.
5. Coat the chicken with the seasoned flour, shake off any excess.
6. Cook the chicken in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes on each side.
7. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
8. Add the onions to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes.
9. Stir in the garlic and red crushed pepper.
10. Season with salt and pepper.
11. Add the butter and 1 tbsp of the seasoned flour.
12. Cook for 1 minute.
13. Add the chicken broth and cook for 2-3 minutes.
14. Stir in the heavy cream.
15. Place the chicken back in the skillet.
16. Place the skillet in the oven and cook for one hour.
17. Garnish with parsley and enjoy!

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Recipe Notes

To make the sauce creamier, add more butter and cream to the sauce once it comes out of the oven and cook for an additional 5 minutes on the stovetop.

Nutrition Facts

Creamy Smothered Chicken Thighs 

Amount Per Serving

Calories 513 Calories from Fat 297

% Daily Value*

Fat 33g51%

Saturated Fat 14g70%

Cholesterol 150mg50%

Sodium 575mg24%

Potassium 460mg13%

Carbohydrates 31g10%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 21g42%

Vitamin A 1410IU28%

Vitamin C 10.7mg13%

Calcium 70mg7%

Iron 3.3mg18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.