With tender pieces of potato smothered in a rich and savory sauce, Smothered Potatoes is a perfect side dish! Each bite is a flavor explosion that satisfies the stomach and the soul.
Chop peeled and rinsed potatoes into ⅙ inches-thick slices. Then, place them into a large bowl with chopped yellow onion.
Add minced garlic, paprika, ground pepper, and salt. Stir to mix.
Add butter to a large skillet, thick bottom iron steel or iron cast skillets are the best ones for this kind of recipe. Heat the skillet over the stove on medium heat.
Add the mixture to the skillet. Cook the potatoes for 10-12 minutes or until they get brownish. Flip them occasionally, and scrap the bottom so they don’t get burned.
Once potatoes are golden on top and bottom, pour chicken broth and heavy cream. Cover your skillet with a lid and simmer until potatoes are tender about 10-12 minutes. If you’d like to release the liquid, remove the lid and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until the liquid evaporates.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Smothered potatoes are a delicious and easy dish that's sure to please. They're creamy, comforting, and oh-so-satisfying!Tips
Don't overcook the potatoes, as they can become mushy and lose their texture. Check them frequently and remove them from the heat once they're tender.
If the sauce is too thick, you can thin it out with a little more chicken broth.
For extra flavor, you can add chopped herbs like parsley or chives to the finished dish.
Store any leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to four days.
These are best when freshly made. But, if you have some leftovers, you can reheat them in the microwave or a pot over the stove. In both cases, adding a little bit of liquid like broth or milk, will help for moisten you potatoes and refresh them