The word “smothering” doesn’t always have the best connotation (see: relationships or preventing someone from breathing). But when it comes to cooking, it’s something I crave when in need of solace.

Although it’s familiar in cooking nomenclature, the word “smothering” bears a faintly sinister connotation. Luckily, the results dispel any notion of foul play. Simple, homey dishes strongly ...

This Cajun chicken crock pot recipe is a bold and creamy Southern-inspired dish that’s easy to make with simple ingredients.

Just cook. That is the message of the moment, the act to embrace. Just cook dinner. It is a habit as easy to form as a bad one, and more beneficial by far. Of course, home cooking can be stressful, ...

The convenience of the slow cooker paired with budget-friendly chicken makes every one of these recipes surefire winners in ...

James Villas, author of My Mother's Southern Entertaining (Morrow), can serve this homey chicken to company even when he doesn't know their tastes.Plus: More Chicken Recipes and Tips Put some flour in ...

Missing the rich, comforting taste of Southern cooking? Now’s your chance to bring those cherished flavors right to your kitchen. These recipes are all about warmth, heartiness, and that special ...

Food Network star Sunny Anderson’s Smothered Chicken is a comforting dish that starts with browned chicken that’s eventually, yes, smothered in gravy and caramelized onions. And she does it all with ...

Craig Claiborne’s smothered chicken is a New York Times Cooking classic, simple to make and ready for improvisations. By Sam Sifton Craig Claiborne and Pierre Franey’s smothered chicken, adapted by ...

Cracker Barrel serves homestyle fried chicken smothered in gravy that diners keep returning for. It is “very good,” one ...

Smothered chicken is one of those recipes that is great for repurposing chicken. Whether store-bought or homemade, it’s a simple way to turn something ordinary into something extraordinary.