Creole Style Smothered Chicken

An easy one-pan recipe for Creole Style Smothered Chicken with a whole chicken in a sauce of tomatoes, bell peppers, celery, and onions.

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INGREDIENTS

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Lightly season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Melt the butter in the skillet over medium heat, then add the chicken skin side down.

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Cover the chicken with a heavy plate or a smaller skillet that will fit inside the cooking skillet. Weight the plate or skillet with several heavy cans.

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When the chicken has browned, remove it to a plate and set it aside.

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Without cleaning the skillet, add the onion, celery, green pepper, garlic, salt, black pepper, and thyme. Cook and stir the vegetables until they’re wilted.

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