Description
Irresistible Baked Smothered Chicken with Gravy Bliss: An Incredible 5-Star Recipe
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sear the chicken skin-side down until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Flip and brown the other side for another 5 minutes.
- Once seared, remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Sprinkle flour over the onions and garlic, stirring to combine. Gradually pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, whisking until smooth. Add thyme, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Place the chicken thighs back into the skillet, skin-side up, ensuring they are nestled in the gravy.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish is comforting and satisfying.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with gravy
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg