Soul Food Smothered Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
The chicken
-
2
pounds
bone-in chicken thighs
-
1
teaspoon
Creole Seasoning
-
½
teaspoon
ground thyme
-
1
teaspoon
garlic powder
-
to taste
salt
-
to taste
pepper
-
1
teaspoon
olive oil
The sauce
-
2
tablespoons
unsalted butter
-
1
cup
sliced onions
-
⅓
cup
heavy whipping cream
-
⅓
cup
chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Dry and season the chicken thighs with Creole seasoning, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Sear the chicken thighs for about 2 minutes on each side, then remove and set aside.
- Add butter to the skillet, deglaze the pan, and cook the onions until translucent.
- Lower the heat and stir in chicken broth and heavy cream, cooking for 2-3 minutes without boiling.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, ensuring it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Cool before serving.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
466
Total fat
37g
Total carbohydrates
2g
Total protein
28g
Sodium
0mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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