MEXICAN SMOTHERED CHICKEN THIGHS
Chicken thighs are a juicier, less expensive alternative to boneless, skinless chicken breasts. They're used to perfection in this Mexican-inspired dish. -Jeanne Trudell, Del Norte, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, seasoned salt, salt and pepper. Place milk in a separate shallow bowl. Coat chicken with flour mixture, then dip in milk and coat again with flour mixture., In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil in batches. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , In the same skillet, saute onion and jalapenos until tender. Add the tomato sauce, water and spices. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Pour over chicken., Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°. Freeze option: Place cooled chicken with sauce in freezer containers and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered skillet, gently stirring; add a little broth or water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 802mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
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Momin420 Momin
[email protected]This smothered chicken dish is a great comfort food meal. It's perfect for a cold winter night. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and rich. I highly recommend it!
Mahmud Ullah
[email protected]I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Padam Lama
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to add some variety to your weeknight meals. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I highly recommend it!
Md Shipon Hasan
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the tender chicken and flavorful sauce. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Safeer Evan
[email protected]This smothered chicken dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some roasted chicken that I shredded and used in this recipe. It turned out great! The sauce is flavorful and creamy, and the chicken is tender and moist.
YJ PACK
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken thighs, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this dish again, but next time I'll use chi
Jayden Mcleish
[email protected]This recipe is a great starting point for a delicious smothered chicken dish. I made a few changes to suit my taste, such as adding more garlic and cumin to the sauce. I also used boneless, skinless chicken breasts instead of thighs. It turned out gr
Haroon Bashir
[email protected]I tried this recipe last week and it was a bit of a disappointment. The chicken was dry and the sauce was bland. I think I may have overcooked the chicken, so I'll try it again with a lower cooking temperature.
MD Mizanur Islam
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken thighs were cooked to perfection, with a crispy skin and tender, juicy meat. The sauce was rich and flavorful, with a nice balance of spices. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Sunshine Carter
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a huge success. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans and it was a perfect comfort food meal.
Meloni-ann Harris
[email protected]Followed the recipe to a T and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was cooked through but still moist, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. Served it over rice and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.
Bakir ali
[email protected]This smothered chicken dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. We loved the combination of spices and the slight kick of heat. Will definitely be making this again!