Smothered Chicken

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This Smothered Chicken is a classic comfort food dinner made with juicy chicken breasts cooked in a rich, savory gravy. It’s easy to make with simple ingredients and delivers big flavor, making it perfect for busy weeknights, cozy family dinners, or even entertaining.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Course: Dinner Recipes

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Erin Sellin

Ingredients

4 thinly sliced chicken breasts
Salt & Pepper
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Tablespoons butter
1 onion thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
4 thinly sliced chicken breasts, Salt & Pepper
In a shallow bowl mix together flour, paprika, onion powder and garlic powder. Reserve 2 Tablespoons.
1/3 cup all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Carefully dredge the chicken in the flour to evenly coat, shaking off any excess.
Add oil to a large skillet over high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and brown for 2-3 minutes on each side. You do not want to cook it through. Remove chicken and cover to keep warm.
2 Tablespoons olive oil
Reduce the heat to medium, add the butter to melt. Stir in the onions and cook for 8-10 minutes until the onions are soft and very lightly golden. Add in the garlic and cook for another minute until you can start to smell it.
2 Tablespoons butter, 1 onion, 3 cloves garlic
Add the reserved flour mixture and stir until no white streaks remain. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring constantly. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
1 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1/2 cup heavy cream
Add the chicken back to the pan, and simmer for 5-6 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165º F) and the sauce has thickened.
Remove and serve with rice or mashed potatoes if desired.

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