Name: Cajun Spiced Smothered Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 8 Chicken Thighs; 2 Purple Onions (sliced) (medium); 4-5 cloves Garlic; 3 tbsp Cajun Seasoning (We used McCormick brand!); 1/2 cup White Wine (Pinot Grigio); 1 cup Chicken Stock; 3 tbsp All-Purpose Flour; Salt, to taste

Cajun

Cast iron Skillet

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit.

Remove the chicken thighs from the packaging and lightly pat dry. Add the cajun seasoning blend evenly to both sides of each thigh.

In a cast iron skillet over medium heat, add a little oil. When it becomes hot (almost smoking) - add the chicken thighs skin side down.

After 5-6 minutes (check to prevent scorching), turn each thigh over, cooking on the other side for another 5 minutes.

Remove the chicken to a plate (Don&#39;t worry! We&#39;ll cook them through in a little bit).

Turn the heat to medium-low and add the onions. Cook them in the pan for about 10-15 minutes allowing them to be fully translucent but not burned. If the pan starts smoking or appears dry, you can add small amounts of water or some additional white wine to help the moisture content.

Once the onions are cooked, add the garlic and fry for an additional 30 seconds.

Next, remove from the heat and add the flour, white wine, and chicken broth to the pan. Stir to make sure the flour is fully incorporated and not lumping anywhere.

Add the chicken thighs back into the pan.

Put the whole pan into the oven for about 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

Serve hot with rice, crusty bread, and some of that leftover white wine!

Cajun Spiced Smothered Chicken

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