Smothered Chicken Thighs with Onion Gravy

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

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Tender chicken thighs slow-cooked in a rich onion gravy, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner. This American-inspired comfort-food recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 bone-in, skin-on, 2 lbs chicken thighs
2 tbsp (divided) olive oil
1 large, thinly sliced yellow onion
3 cloves, minced garlic
1 cup chicken stock
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp, leaves only fresh thyme

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for 4 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
Step 2: Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet, then add sliced onions and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Sprinkle flour over onions and stir for 1 minute to cook off raw flour taste.
Step 3: Pour in chicken stock, scraping up browned bits, and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Return chicken thighs to skillet, skin-side up, and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Stir in thyme leaves and serve.