Smothered Chicken

17 min

4 servings

We love a one-pan meal made in under 20 minutes! This Southern sensation has tender chicken thighs simmering away in gravy goodness. Pro tip: when you’ve got gravy this good, serve everything over mashed potatoes to soak up all the goodness in gluten-free bliss.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 pkg Swedish Meatball Seasoning
  • 1 1⁄4 cups water
  • 1⁄4 cup milk, your choice
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation

  1. In a bowl, combine seasoning, water, milk, and soy sauce. Set aside.
  2. Heat oil in Sauté Pan over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; add to pan. Sear 3–4 min per side until golden brown. Remove from pan and cover to keep warm; set aside (it’s okay if they’re not fully cooked yet). Do not clean pan.
  3. Reduce heat to low. Add reserved seasoning mixture. Stir constantly until slightly thickened, making sure to scrape up all the bits from the bottom of the pan.
  4. Return chicken to pan and turn to coat in gravy. Cover and cook 4–5 min, stirring occasionally, or until chicken is cooked through.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 200, Fat 12 g (Saturated 2.5 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Carbohydrate 1 g (Fiber 0 g, Sugars 1 g), Protein 22 g.

Tips

Make it a mushroom gravy: after removing chicken from the pan, add 2 cups sliced mushrooms and cook until softened. Then, continue making gravy as directed.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with 1 cup mashed potatoes and 1 cup steamed veggies.