# Southern Smothered Chicken & Rice

A hearty dish with seasoned chicken thighs, tender celery, aromatic garlic, and a creamy gravy served over fluffy rice.

- Total time: 35 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lbs chicken thighs
- 2 Tbsp all purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 Tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp poultry seasoning
- 1 Tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 medium-sized onion, chopped

## Instructions

1. Season skinless chicken thighs with spices (see ingredient list for quantities).
2. Brown chicken thighs in a hot skillet on both sides.
3. Add chopped onions and celery to the same skillet.
4. Add minced garlic and sauté.
5. Add flour to thicken the sauce.
6. Add chicken broth and mix in slowly.
7. Add milk.
8. Place a lid on the skillet and cook on medium-low heat for 30-35 minutes.

## Equipment

- skillet

## Source

- Original video: https://youtube.com/shorts/UyioGCS4UWY?si=KU7PG0EoD6wcCpbX
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/a63b8f4f-a621-49c9-bacf-5fe792582cc4
- Extracted: 2025-04-06

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