smothered chicken

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

Smothering meat, seafood or vegetables is a cooking technique used in both Cajun and Creole cuisines. The technique involves cooking in a covered pan over low heat with a moderate amount of liquid, and can be seen as a form of stove-top braising. This ensures that it will be tender and flavorful.

(3 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 2 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For smothered chicken

  • 1
    3-lb fryer
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 c
    flour
  • 1/2 c
    vegetable oil
  • 1 c
    chopped onions
  • 1 c
    chopped celery
  • 3 clove
    garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    green onions, chopped (reserve tops to garnish)
  • 1 sm
    bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 c
    mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 qt
    water or chicken broth

How To Make smothered chicken

  • 1
    Cut fryer into serving pieces and season with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • 2
    In a heavy pot, make roux using oil and flour. Cook until brown about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • 3
    Add onions, celery, garlic,and bell pepper.
  • 4
    Sauté about 15 minutes.
  • 5
    Add chicken and stir well. Simmer approximately 20 minutes.
  • 6
    Add water, mushrooms and green onion tops.
  • 7
    Cover and let simmer for approximately 1 hour. Season to taste.

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