Smothered Chicken and Gravy (Makeover)
Smothered Chicken and Gravy (Makeover) might be just the main course you are searching for. This dairy free recipe serves 5. One serving contains 831 calories, 55g of protein, and 48g of fat. Head to the store and pick up cut-up chicken, canolan oil, onion, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the flour you could follow this main course with the Apple Tart with Caramel Sauce as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Instructions
Cook rice in 2 2/3 cups water as directed on package, omitting butter and salt; keep warm.
In 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix flour, seasoned salt, thyme, paprika and pepper. Fill medium bowl with water. Dip chicken pieces in water; shake to remove excess water.
Place half of chicken pieces at a time in bag with flour mixture; shake to coat all sides.
Remove chicken; reserve remaining flour mixture in bag.
In deep 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
Add chicken; cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides.
Remove chicken from skillet; set aside.
In same skillet, stir reserved flour mixture into drippings; cook about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture is light brown. Stir in celery, bell pepper and onion. Cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Stir in 2 cups hot water until well blended. Return chicken to skillet.
Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 40 to 50 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest piece is cut to bone (170°F for breasts; 180°F for thighs and drumsticks).
Serve over rice; sprinkle with parsley.