Soul Food Smothered Chicken Thighs

Name: Soul Food Smothered Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs (I use skin-on.); 1 teaspoon Creole Seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; salt and pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 cup sliced onions (I used a white onion.); 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/3 cup chicken broth

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

Easy, One Pan Southern Smothered Chicken is a quick Southern recipe featuring baked chicken thighs drizzled in brown gravy. This healthy dish is made with onions and spices all in a cast iron skillet.

Updated at: Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:00:02 GMT