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

  • In a bowl, combine seasoning, water, milk, and soy sauce. Set aside.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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.