Smothered Chicken Recipe

Name: Smothered Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons butter; 1 (3 1/2 lb) chicken, quartered; paprika; 2 large onions, sliced; 3/4 cup dry white wine; 2 bay leaves; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons water; 1/4 cup whipping cream; 1/4 teaspoon ground mace or 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 (3 1/2 lb) chicken, quartered
paprika
2 large onions, sliced
3/4 cup dry white wine
2 bay leaves
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons water
1/4 cup whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon ground mace or 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1
Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt, pepper and generous amount of paprika.
3
Add to skillet and cook until beginning to color, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes.
4
Transfer chicken to plate.
5
Add onions to skillet, stir to coat with butter and scrape up any browned bits.
6
Reduce heat, cover and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
7
Set chicken atop onions.
8
Add wine and bay leaves to skillet.
9
Increase heat and boil until most of wine evaporates and mixture is syrupy, about 8 minutes.
10
Add broth; bring to boil.
11
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, turning occasionally, about 30 minutes.
12
Transfer chicken to platter.
13
Tent with foil.
14
Mix flour and 3 tablespoons water in small bowl until smooth.
15
Add to broth in skillet and mix until smooth.
16
Add cream and mace.
17
Boil until thickened to sauce consistency, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
18
Return chicken and simmer until heated through.
19
Taste sauce and adjust seasonings.
20
Serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, 1 (3 1/2 lb) chicken, quartered, paprika, 2 large onions, sliced, and more.

Yes, Smothered Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Smothered Chicken

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