Soul Smothered Chicken

1/2 cup butter 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 cups chopped yellow onions 1 cup chopped celery 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 cups chopped carrots 3 cups chicken broth 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Dredge in 3/4 cup flour, place in the skillet, and brown on all sides. Set chicken aside, and drain skillet, reserving about 1 tablespoon butter. Reduce skillet heat to medium-low, and stir in onions, celery, garlic, and carrots. Cook 5 minutes, until tender. Stir in the flour, and cook 5 minutes more. Pour in the chicken broth, season with cayenne pepper, and remaining salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and continue cooking 30 minutes, until chicken juices run clear and gravy has thickened. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 365 | Total Fat: 22.9g | Cholesterol: 77mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 365

Total Fat: 22.9gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 1035mgTotal Carbs: 21.2g    Dietary Fiber: 2.7gProtein: 18.5g