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Easy Smothered Chicken
Smothered chicken is a 30-minute, one-pan meal made with tender, seasoned chicken breasts and caramelized onions simmered in a homemade gravy served with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 376 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion sliced thin
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to thin them and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet or cast iron pan, heat 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat until melted and then add the chicken filets.
- Cook the chicken for 4 minutes then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until it's just barely cooked through. Be careful not to overcooking as it will become more tough. Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it on a plate.
- Add the olive oil to the same skillet and add the sliced onions. Sauté the onion for 5-7 minutes or until golden the start to caramelize.
- Then, add in the minced garlic and stir to fragrant.
- Next, add the chicken broth, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and thyme and stir to combine well and bring to a boil.
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Thicken the sauce:
- Add the cornstarch to 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Then, stir it into the sauce. This prevents lumps and creates a smooth sauce.
- Reduce the heat and add the cooked chicken breast back to the skillet.
- Cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and for the chicken to be fully cooked until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F with a meat thermometer.
- Serve over mashed potato, egg noodles, rice or pasta. Spoon the sauce over the chicken
- Garnish with fresh herbs, such as chopped fresh parsley or chives.
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Notes
- Variations
- Add 4 strips of cooked and crumbled bacon to the sauce.
- Add a cup of baby spinach
- Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs if desired.
- Swap the cream for whole milk, low fat milk or non-dairy milk.
- Make it spicy by adding 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or ½ teaspoon or more red pepper flakes.
- Slice the chicken into even thickness so it will cook evenly.
- Pound the chicken for extra tenderness. You can place it between 2 pieces of plastic wrap or in a plastic baggie and pound with a meat mallet.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in the microwave on 60% power level just until heated through to avoid overcooking the chicken.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
376kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
121mg
(40%)
Sodium
805mg
(34%)
Potassium
573mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
900IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 376
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 376kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 121mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 805mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 573mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 900IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.