Chicken zucchini stir fry is the 30 minute dinner that tastes like takeout and eats like a garden. Tender bites of chicken and crisp zucchini bathe in a glossy soy ginger garlic sauce that clings to every grain of rice underneath. It is perfect for busy weeknights, summer squash season, cleaning out the fridge drawer, … Read more
Creamy smothered chicken thighs are the cold-night dinner that makes your kitchen smell like a Southern grandmother’s house. Bone-in thighs get a double layer of seasoning: spices rubbed directly on the chicken, then the leftover spice blend mixed into the dredging flour. After a quick pan-sear, the chicken bakes in a creamy sauce made from … Read more
Saucy smothered chicken with parmesan grits is a 30-minute Southern skillet dinner that tastes like it came from a restaurant. Cajun-spiced chicken breasts are seared until golden, then smothered in a caramelized mix of green bell pepper, sweet onion, and mushrooms. A splash of chicken broth reduces into a luscious pan sauce, and the whole … Read more
Creamy smothered chicken and gravy is the Southern one-pan dinner that delivers maximum comfort with minimum fuss. Bone-in chicken thighs are dredged in a seasoned flour, seared until golden, then simmered in a rich gravy built from caramelized onion, garlic, bay leaf, thyme, and a splash of milk. The reserved seasoned flour thickens the gravy, … Read more
Queso smothered chicken and rice is the Mexican casserole that turns weeknight dinner into a fiesta. Chicken breasts marinated in smoky mesquite seasoning get seared and baked on a bed of cheesy rice, black beans, and a spicy queso sauce made from salsa con queso, heavy cream, and Rotel diced tomatoes. The cheese sauce is … Read more
Slow-cooker smothered chicken with mushrooms is the Betty Crocker comfort food recipe that lets your slow cooker do all the work. Bacon gets browned first for its drippings, then the chicken is seared, mushrooms are browned, and everything goes into the slow cooker with onion, garlic, and cream of chicken soup. Three hours on High … Read more
This cheesy broccoli chicken and rice casserole is the from scratch answer to every canned soup casserole you have met: a real cheese sauce built from butter, flour, broth, and sharp cheddar, folded with tender broccoli, cooked chicken, and fluffy rice, then baked at 350°F under a buttery crushed Ritz topping until the whole dish … Read more
This lemon pepper chicken is the fifteen minute sheet pan dinner that solves weeknights: bite sized chicken pieces and lemon rounds roasting at 425°F alongside green beans and red onion, all glossy with olive oil and dusted with lemon pepper until the edges caramelized and the citrus slices turn candied. From counter to table in … Read more
Texas Roadhouse smothered chicken is the steakhouse classic you can make at home in 30 minutes. Split chicken breasts are pounded thin, seasoned with Lawry’s seasoned salt, seared in butter, then topped with sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, and melted Monterey Jack cheese. It is simple, indulgent, and exactly what you want when you are craving … Read more
Crockpot smothered chicken is the slow cooker version of the Southern classic, and it could not be easier. You lay chicken in the pot, cover it with onions and mushrooms, pour a mixture of cream soups and onion soup mix over the top, and walk away for 8 hours. When you come back, the chicken … Read more