Yield: 4 servings
Smothered Chicken
Smothered chicken features juicy, tender chicken breasts in a rich, hearty onion gravy. It's the perfect comfort meal that only takes 30 minute to make!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large yellow sweet onion, sliced
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup heavy cream
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Instructions
- Use a paper towel to dry all of the chicken breasts, then set them aside.
- In a medium-sized, shallow bowl, add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Reserve 3 tablespoons of flour, then add the rest to the bowl. Stir until the ingredients are mixed. Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, then set aside.
- Add oil to a cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed skillet and heat over medium to medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the chicken and cook for 4 minutes.
- Flip each piece of chicken and cook for 4 more minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it on a plate. Cover with foil or a lid to keep the meat warm.
- Melt the butter in the skillet, and use a wooden spoon to scrape all the browned chicken bits off the bottom of the pan. Add the onions and sauté while stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender, about 5-6 minutes.
- Sprinkle the reserved 3 tablespoons of flour over the onions, and stir until the flour turns light brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Keep stirring while slowly adding the chicken broth, heavy cream, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Turn the heat to medium-high and bring the gravy to a soft boil while constantly stirring. Boil until the gravy thickens, about 3 minutes.
- Taste the gravy and adjust the salt and pepper if needed.
- Turn the heat to low, and put the chicken back in the gravy. Simmer for 10 minutes, or longer if you have the time (the longer it simmers, the more tender it will be). Serve while warm with mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables.
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Notes
Store: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Reheat: Reheat smothered chicken breasts on the stove over medium heat, or in the microwave in 30-second increments. If the gravy is too thick, add a splash of water or broth.
Freeze: Let the chicken cool completely, then place it in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. For best results, thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating it.
Golden Brown: The best way to get good flavor from the chicken is to brown it well. Make sure the chicken breasts are turning a nice golden brown when you sear the chicken.
Smooth Gravy: When you add the chicken broth, cream, and Worcestershire sauce, do so slowly while stirring the gravy constantly. This will keep lumps from forming!
Mushrooms: Earthy mushrooms are a great addition to this dish. Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet after the onions are tender, and cook until softened. Then continue with the recipe.
Scrape The Pan: Don’t be timid when scraping the browned bits off the bottom of the skillet. There’s so much flavor there, and you want to get it all off the pan so it can season the gravy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving, Calories: 520kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 52g, Fat: 24g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 179mg, Sodium: 1393mg, Potassium: 1046mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 471IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 56mg, Iron: 2mg