Recipe: Smothered Chicken (Pet Evaporated Milk, 1963)

SMOTHERED CHICKEN

1/3 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 (2 1/2 to 3 lb.) cut-up chicken
1/2 cup shortening
1 envelope dried chicken noodle soup mix
1/2 cup water
1 medium onion, sliced
1 cup evaporated milk
2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning

Mix flour, salt and paprika together in a plastic bag. Shake chicken, a few pieces at a time, in the flour mixture.

Heat shortening in a 10-inch skillet. Add chicken and brown over medium heat. Drain off drippings.

Stir in dry soup mix, 1/2 cup water and onion. Cover and cook over low heat 30 to 35 minutes, or until drumstick is tender and chicken is done. Place chicken in deep serving dish. Set aside and keep warm.

Add evaporated milk, parsley flakes and poultry seasoning to skillet. Cook and stir until thickened. Do not boil. Pour over chicken.

Makes 4-6 servings
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Recipe booklet: Plain and Fancy Recipes from Pet Milk Company, 1963