Smothered Chicken Thighs in Creamy Gravy
A comforting dish of tender chicken thighs enveloped in a rich, creamy gravy, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs generously with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the chicken thighs until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Set the chicken aside while keeping the drippings in the pan.
- Sauté the chopped onions with butter until translucent and aromatic, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Mix in the heavy cream until smooth.
- Return the chicken thighs back to the skillet.
- Simmer on low heat for about 20-25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and gravy thickens.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken thighs in the seasoning mixture for a few hours before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 0mg