My grandmother used to make something similar to this, and it's so wonderful. It makes about 10 servings, and it's so cost effective. The chicken just falls off the bone and melts in your mouth :)

SMOTHERED CHICKEN STEW

6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

6 skinless chicken legs

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

1 to 2 cups all-purpose flour seasoned generously with salt and pepper

1 onion, chopped

1 cup mushrooms, whole or sliced

16-ounces chicken broth

1 cup water

1 tablespoon chicken granules

1 teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and Creole seasoning

Hot, cooked rice

In a large Dutch oven with a lid, melt the oil and butter together over medium high heat.  Dust the chicken pieces lightly with flour and shake off the excess flour.  I just put the flour in a large, deep bowl to this.  Brown the chicken on each side for about 3-4 minutes on medium heat.  I do this in 2 batches, and be careful not to get the heat too high.  After browning chicken, place on a large plate and set aside.  Now,  add the onion and mushroom to the drippings in the pot (you may want to add a dash of water to it).  After sautéing the onions and mushrooms for about 5 minutes, add the chicken broth and 1 cup of water.  Add the seasonings and stir well.  (You may want to taste and add more seasonings to your liking).  Now add back all the chicken, making sure all chicken is mostly covered with the broth and water mixture.  Cook covered on very low heat for 2 to 3 hours.  1 hour is fine, but the longer it simmers the more tender the chicken will be.  I like to add about 1 teaspoon of cornstarch to ½ cup of water and stir it in at the very end to thicken it even more.  Serve over hot rice with green peas and rolls or cornbread.  It is so good! J