Smothered Chicken and Biscuits

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Servings: 4 to 6; About 12 biscuits
Prep Time: 25 min
Cook Time: 45 min
Difficulty: Easy

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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 whole chicken fryer, cut into pieces
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
1 tablespoon Paula Deen’s House Seasoning
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 scallions, chopped
1/2 cup water

Biscuits:
2 cups self-rising flour, plus more for work surface
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter

Directions

For the chicken:

Heat the oil in skillet over medium heat.

Season the chicken with salt and pepper, to taste. Combine the flour and House Seasoning in a shallow dish. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture and add to the hot oil. Brown the chicken on each side and remove from skillet. Add the vegetables to the skillet and saute until tender. Return the chicken to the pan and add a 1/2 cup of water. Cover and cook until tender, approximately 25 minutes.

For the biscuits:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar and shortening. Stir in the milk and mix together until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

The dough will be sticky. Dust your work surface with additional flour. Turn the dough out onto the floured surface. Gently fold each side toward the center. Picking up the dough and dusting the work surface with additional flour. Return the dough to the floured surface and fold each side towards the center again. Turn the dough over and press it out to a 1-inch thickness. Cut out biscuits, using a 2-inch round cookie cutter.

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter over low heat in a small saucepan. Spread 1 tablespoon on a 10-inch round cake pan and arrange the biscuits in the pan. Brush the tops of the biscuits with the remaining butter and set the pan aside to rest for 15 minutes before baking. Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve with the chicken.

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Watched your show with Rose Rock yesterday. I could just taste the smothered chicken when you and Rose took a bite. Couldn't wait to make it today. Didn't have chicken in the house so I made it with pork chops. Added bay leaves and basil. Oh my!!! It was so good!!! I served it with mashed potatoes and stir fried carrots,onions and garlic. Am going to try the biscuits in the morning. Thanks for all the great recipes

By Rita Gilbreath on February 01, 2013

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Made these biscuits for dinner tonight, they came out wonderful. As I Was preparing them it reminded me of the days when my grandma and I made biscuits in her ketchen in the south . The recipe is very simular. Brought back some great memories that I had forgotten. Thanks for the memories and the recipe. Noonie

By Harriett on October 30, 2012

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The recipe call's for 1tsp salt,not 1tb.I made this and it was very good,ya'll people that say it's to salty are putting to much salt.READ PEOPLE READ.....

By Sarah brown on August 28, 2012

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Hi Paula, I always make Sunday dinner for my family. There can be any wheres from 15 to 25 people here. This week we had rolled rump roast on the grill, fresh broccoli, cauliflower,carrots, yellow and green peppers and onions stir fried, home made french bread with 1/4 cup corn meal added, mixed bead salad, and fruit salad.Then for dessert it was my 70th birthday and my 87 year old mother baked and decorated an angle food cake with ice cream. Who could ask for anything better? I am always using your recipes1 These are as always yummy! Keep up the good work! Love you and your family.God Bless all Jeanne

By Jean Bittner on July 16, 2012

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What did I cook for sunday dinner? I fixed baked lemon-pepper chicken breasts with roasted brussel sprouts and red skinned buttered potatoes-excellent. love watching your show and am really loving watching your son's shows.

By melanie catron on July 16, 2012

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This recipe reminds me that I haven't made chicken and dumplings in a very long time. It would be a nice (and healthier) change from deep-fried chicken.

By Raejean French on July 16, 2012

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Hey; I had forgotten how my grandma and mom had taught me to make this when I was a kid. It was a sunday at Aunt Gertrude special. Thanks for the Memories today. It is the anniversary of my dad's passing and this was like going home Susan Satterfield Hastings Michigan

By Susan Satterfield on July 15, 2012

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I decided to try your recipe for dinner which was very easy to follow. The meal came out great and was very delicious. Thank you !

By Judy Mahabir on July 15, 2012

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You wanted to know what's for Sunday dinner...beef brisket that I simmered 12 hours in a bottle of Elderflower beer, sweet potato fries, succotash, and a big glass of red wine! We LOVE Sundays!

By Annie Nardone on July 15, 2012

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We are having a light meal of Grilled Chiken And I made a foil packet of broccoli & cauliflower. Yum Yum

By Nancy on July 15, 2012

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Fixed New England Clam Chowder. Was born is South Carolina and learned to cook from my grandmother.

By Chef Bob Jaudon on July 15, 2012

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we are having1/2 roasted chicken with rice,beans,tomatoes,garlic.

By alfresco georgetown bistro on July 15, 2012

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Dear Paula I am so proud of you all the weight you lose. You look great. I Have never ask people for anything. I have gain so much weight.Over the years. Can you please tell me everything you ate, from breakfast lunch and dinner.It would really help me.I know you have a very busy life. I would be very Greatful for your help. One of your #1 fan. Tell Jamie he also looks great.My Email mcdonaldbetty@yahoo.com Keep up the Good work Thank You Paula Betty

By Betty McDonald on July 15, 2012

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Betty Keeton i'm fixing mini pot pies! my sunday supper will be wedesday. then i'm fixing fried chicken , new potatoes with white gravy, fresh green beans, sliced tomatoes and cumumbers.

By betty on July 15, 2012

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paula I cook pork chops in gravy with orka, corn and tomatoes and some blackeye peas that is my sunday dinner.

By anna hines on July 15, 2012

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paula I cook pork chops in gravy with orka, corn and tomatoes and some blackeye peas that is my sunday dinner.

By anna hines on July 15, 2012

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Love watching you !

By candy on July 15, 2012

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we are having cherry glazed ham, turkey breast, shells and cheese, bbq baked beans and rolls. yum yum

By rj hudson on July 15, 2012

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We are having your Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwiches for dinner this evening.

By Nancy Knight on July 15, 2012

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Hi Paula, I'm from South Carolina. I've lived in Wisconsin for 20 years now. My grandmother used to make smothered chicken when I was growing up. This brings back alot of memories. I still love my southern cooking. Love watching your show. Love Marie

By Marie Liebzeit on July 15, 2012

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