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Smothered Chicken Drumsticks with Mashed Potatoes & Peas

This comfort food dish features tender chicken drumsticks smothered in a rich gravy, served over creamy mashed potatoes and fresh green peas, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken drumsticks Skin-on, bone-in for superior flavor.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil For searing the chicken.
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp butter For sautéing onions.
For the Gravy
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour Can use cornstarch as a gluten-free option.
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed Starchy varieties like Russets preferred.
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup milk Almond milk can be used for a dairy-free version.
  • salt and pepper to taste
For the Peas
  • 2 cups green peas
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • pinch salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the drumsticks with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned drumsticks and cook until golden brown, about 7-10 minutes.
  3. Transfer the browned chicken to a plate, and in the same skillet, melt butter and sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Sprinkle in flour and stir for 1 minute until combined with the onions. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and add parsley and thyme.
  2. Let broth mixture thicken for 5-7 minutes, then return chicken to the skillet, covering it with gravy and simmer for 30-35 minutes.
  3. While chicken simmers, boil the cubed potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
  4. In a small pot, warm the peas with butter and a pinch of salt over low heat until tender.
  5. Serve creamy mashed potatoes topped with gravy and chicken drumsticks, alongside peas.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, thaw overnight and warm on low heat, adding broth or water for moisture.