Description
A comforting and versatile dish that hugs your taste buds, perfect for weeknight dinners with family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 green pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced thin
- 1 red pepper, sliced thin
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/8 cup milk (whole)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 tbsp flour (1 tbsp to coat chicken, 3 tbsp for veggies, 2 tbsp for gravy)
- 1 tsp chicken bouillon
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp cajun spice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried herbs
- 2 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Season chicken thighs generously with spices and 1 tbsp flour.
- In a hot skillet, melt butter until sizzling.
- Sear the seasoned chicken until golden brown on both sides, then set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté onions and bell peppers until tender.
- Add 1 tbsp butter and 3 tbsp flour to create a roux, stirring until smooth.
- Return chicken to the pan, then add broth and milk; mix well.
- Bake covered for 20 minutes, then remove some liquid to make a slurry.
- Pour thick gravy back into the dish and mix gently.
- Continue to bake uncovered for 20 minutes at 375°F (190°C).
Notes
For slow cooker method, brown the chicken and sauté veggies, then combine all ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours, adding a flour slurry near the end if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg