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Easy Smothered Chicken With Bok Choy and Mushrooms

Crispy Easy Smothered Chicken With Bok Choy and Mushrooms

Easy Smothered Chicken With Bok Choy and Mushrooms is a perfect one-pan meal bringing comfort to your dinner table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs skin-on enhances flavor and texture
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder increase to 1 tsp for more flavor
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder can be increased to 1 tsp
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika substitute with regular paprika for less heat
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper reduce for milder dish
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or substitute with canola oil
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 1 bunch baby bok choy cleaned and cut
For the Gravy
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup flour use cornstarch for gluten-free
  • 2 cups milk or substitute with almond/coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base or chicken broth

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare seasoning mix by combining garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add diced onion and sauté for 2 minutes, then add minced garlic for 30 seconds.
  3. In the same skillet, sear seasoned chicken thighs skin-side down for 5–7 minutes until crispy, then flip and cook for another 5 minutes.
  4. Melt butter in the skillet, whisk in flour, cook for 1 minute, then gradually add milk until thick and smooth. Stir in reserved seasoning mix and Better Than Bouillon.
  5. Return chicken to skillet with onion and garlic, add sliced mushrooms, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  6. Remove chicken and layer bok choy over gravy; steam covered for about 6 minutes until tender.
  7. Serve chicken hot, spooning gravy over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Check chicken's internal temperature to be at least 165°F for safety.

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