Smothered Chicken and Mushroom

Smothered Chicken and Mushroom
Ingredients
Chicken Ingredients:
- 4-5 chicken thighs - cut into bit-sized pieces
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp roasted garlic blend - Fire & Smoke Society
- 1 tsp chicken blend - Mrs. Dash
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Gravy Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6 tbsp butter - divided
- 16 oz baby belle mushrooms - 1-inch pieces
- 1 yellow onion - diced
- 1 green bell pepper - diced
- 1 red bell pepper - diced
- 3 cloves garlic - minced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2½ cups unsalted chicken stock
- ⅓ cup heavy cream - (optional)
- 2 tsp chicken bouillon
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp roasted garlic blend - Fire & Smoke Society
- 2 tsp chicken blend - Mrs. Dash
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp thyme
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 pinch salt
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add all the chicken ingredients. Toss until evenly coated.
- Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet or Braiser over medium-high heat, add the seasoned chicken in an even layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned. The chicken does not need to be fully cooked at this stage. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet over medium heat, add the onions and bell peppers. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Melt 4 tbsp of butter in the skillet then add the mushrooms and cook for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and begin to brown.
- Melt the remaining 2 tbsp of butter, then sprinkle in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Stirring constantly to form a roux.
- Slowly pour in the chicken stock, while whisking continuously until smooth. Stir in the chicken bouillon, garlic powder, roasted garlic blend, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour in the heavy cream and return the chicken (along with any accumulated juices) to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes, until the gravy has slightly thickened. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Stir in the chopped parsley and serve warm over rice, mashed potatoes, or baked potatoes.
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