Description
A comforting dish of crispy chicken thighs smothered in a silky gravy, perfect for family dinners and weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on preferred)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth (homemade or low-sodium)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh herbs like thyme or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, and place them skin-side down in the pan. Sear for 6-7 minutes until skin is crispy and golden brown, then flip and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chopped onion and sauté until translucent (3-4 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir well to create a roux. Cook until it loses its raw taste.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth while whisking to avoid lumps, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add heavy cream, stir until combined, then return chicken to the skillet, ensuring it’s well coated.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through (165°F).
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
For variations, you can swap heavy cream for half-and-half, add mushrooms, or use a cornstarch slurry to thicken the gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, gravy, comfort food, one pan