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

Low-Carb Recipes: Smothered Pork Chops | Submitted By: Jana Hart

1 onion, chopped4 cloves crushed garlic6 (3/4 inch) thick pork chops1/2 cup water1/3 cup all-purpose flour1 (14.5 ounce) can fat-free chicken broth1 tablespoon browning sauceSaute onion and garlic in a non-stick skillet coated with vegetable spray until tender. Add pork chops, and brown on both sides. Add 1/2 cup of water, and bring to a boil. Whisk together, flour, chicken broth, and browning sauce until smooth. Add to skillet, stirring well. Cover and cook over low heat 30 to 45 minutes or until tender. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 187 | Total Fat: 5.2g | Cholesterol: 59mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 187

Total Fat: 5.2gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 176mgTotal Carbs: 7.8g    Dietary Fiber: 0.5gProtein: 25.8g VIEW DETAILED NUTRITION
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