here’s a delicious Smothered Chicken in Onion-Pepper Gravy recipe that’s rich, comforting, and full of flavor. This is a classic Southern-style meal that pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles.

🍗 Smothered Chicken in Onion-Pepper Gravy

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or breasts)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
2–3 tbsp vegetable oil (or butter)

For the Gravy

1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 bell pepper (green or red), sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chicken broth
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp black pepper (or more to taste)
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour (for thickening)
Optional: 1 tbsp soy sauce for deeper color/flavor

Instructions

1. Season & Dredge Chicken

Mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
Coat each chicken piece thoroughly in the flour mixture.

2. Brown the Chicken

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken, skin side down.
Cook until golden brown (about 4–5 minutes per side).
Remove chicken and set aside.

3. Sauté Onion & Pepper

In the same skillet, add butter.
Sauté onions and bell pepper until soft and slightly caramelized (about 5–7 minutes).
Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.

4. Make the Gravy

Sprinkle 2 tbsp flour over the onions/peppers and stir to coat.
Slowly whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
Add Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and black pepper.
Bring to a simmer and cook until gravy thickens.

5. Smother the Chicken

Return chicken to the skillet.
Spoon gravy over chicken.
Cover and simmer 20–25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F).

Serving Suggestions

Serve over:

Mashed potatoes
Rice
Egg noodles
Buttered biscuits

Tips for Best Results

✅ Don’t skip browning — it builds flavor and color
✅ Let the gravy simmer for a thicker, richer taste
✅ For extra flavor, add a splash of heavy cream at the end