Easy and Creamy Smothered Chicken Dinner

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk is lower in calories and adds a unique flavor, while milk is more budget-friendly.

chicken pieces

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken is lower in fat, while chicken thighs are often cheaper than breasts.

Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season generously on both sides with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken skin-side down and sear for 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.

In the same skillet, melt butter. Add sliced onions and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.

Sprinkle flour over onions and stir well. Cook 1–2 minutes. Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth. Add cream, thyme, parsley, and optional red pepper flakes. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.

Return chicken to skillet, skin-side up. Spoon gravy over top. Cover and simmer on low for 25–30 minutes, until chicken is fully cooked and tender.

Turn off heat and serve with plenty of creamy gravy. Perfect with mashed potatoes, rice, or biscuits.

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