Absolutely Smothered Chicken

Absolutely Smothered Chicken

1 ready-cut chicken pieces (about 4 lbs.)
1 tsp. seasoning or regular salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 cup flour
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 chopped onions
2 chopped celery ribs
1/2 chopped bell pepper
1/2 tsp. crushed dried rosemary
1 qt. of chicken broth

Salt and pepper the chicken pieces and roll in the flour.Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the chicken and brownon both sides. Remove chicken and set aside after browning.Pour off the oil from the skillet reserving about 4 tbsp.Reduce heat and add the onions, celery, bell pepper and rosemary.Cook until tender and transparent (approx. 5-6 min.)Sprinkle about 4 tbsp. of flour over the mix and stir.Slowly stir in the chicken broth and bring to simmer.Add the browned chicken to the broth, reduce heat and cover.Simmer until the chicken is cooked through (approx. 40-45 min.).
Remove the chicken to a serving dish. If the gravy is notthick enough, cook over high heat until thickened to your desired preference.Season with additional salt and pepper, if needed. Pour over thechicken. Serve!