Smothered Chicken Thighs Recipe

Name: Smothered Chicken Thighs Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 2-3 pounds bone-in chicken thighs (I use skin-on.); 1-2 teaspoons Creole Seasoning (Or use your favorite chicken rub seasoning.); 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; salt and pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/2 cup diced onions (I used a white onion.); 1/2 cup diced green bell peppers; 1 1/2 - 2 cups broth (Any broth will work: chicken, vegetable, or beef. Divided into 2 portions 1/2 cup and 1- 1 1/2 cups); 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; foil if using a pan/dish without a lid

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

If you grew up in a Southern kitchen, you already know smothered chicken is a love language. And if you didn't grow up in one, after eating this, you will probably wish you had. This recipe tastes like Sunday dinner at my granny’s table, tender chicken thighs, a slow-built gravy, and seasoning that doesn’t play. I’ve been sharing recipes like this online for over a decade, and my readers know I don’t do bland food. I walk you through exactly how to get that silky gravy and fall-apart chicken every time, so it feels like you’ve been making this for generations too.

Updated at: Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:14:35 GMT