Smothered Chicken
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Smothered Chicken
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Smothered Chicken Breasts with Gravy is a Southern-style comfort food recipe the whole family will love. Done in just 25 minutes!
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Ingredients
For the chicken
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoons black pepper
- 2 lbs chicken breast cut into thin cutlets (8 pieces)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the gravy
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion diced
- 2 teaspoon garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme plus more for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
For the chicken:
- Combine the flour, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper in a shallow bowl and mix to combine.
- Dredge the chicken breast cutlets in the flour mixture to coat on both sides. Set the remainder of the flour mixture to the side to use when making the gravy.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Once hot place 3-4 chicken cutlets in the skillet in a single layer. Allow to cook 2-3 minutes without moving or turning, then flip the chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes on the other side.Once done, remove and set aside, then repeat with remaining chicken.The chicken will not be fully cooked at this point, and will finish cooking in the gravy at the end of the recipe.
For the gravy:
- Once the chicken is finished cooking, add the butter, onion, garlic, thyme and salt to the pan. Reduce the heat to medium, and cook, stirring regularly, for 2-3 minutes or until the onion starts to turn translucent and is fragrant.
- Sprinkle the remaining flour mixture from dredging the chicken over the onions. Stir and cook for about 60-90 seconds.
- Add the chicken broth and heavy cream to the pan and stir or whisk the mixture until smooth, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any bits from the bottom.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer then nestle the chicken in the cream sauce and simmer for 4-6 minutes or until the chicken has cooked through and the gravy has thickened.
- Garnish with additional thyme and serve immediately.
Notes
- Substitutions: Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breast for a richer dish. You’ll need to add a few extra minutes of cooking time.
- Substitutions: Use boneless, skinless
- chicken
- thighs instead of
- breast
- for a richer dish. You’ll need to add a few extra minutes of cooking time.
- How to Store: To save leftovers, separate into meal sized portions and then place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- How to Store: To save leftovers, separate into meal sized portions and then place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- How to Reheat: The best way to reheat smothered chicken is in a skillet over low heat, stirring occasionally. You can also reheat it in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, checking and stirring every 30 seconds until heated through.
- How to Reheat: The best way to reheat smothered chicken is in a skillet over low heat, stirring occasionally. You can also reheat it in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, checking and stirring every 30 seconds until heated through.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
297kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
115mg
(38%)
Sodium
817mg
(34%)
Potassium
480mg
(14%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
696IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 297kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 817mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 480mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 696IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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