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Smothered Chicken

Smothered chicken is a flavorful comfort food full of rich, creamy gravy, tender chicken cutlets, and savory mushrooms.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 827 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts, boneless skinless
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
Gravy
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Chicken
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  1. Prepare 2 large chicken breasts, by slicing the breasts in half horizontally to create four thinner cuts of chicken.
  2. Whisk together 1 egg and ½ cup heavy whipping cream in a bowl until well combined.
  3. Combine ½ cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup breadcrumbs, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper in a separate bowl.
  4. Next, working with one cutlet at a time, coat the chicken in the egg mixture, and then allow any excess liquid to drip off before moving on to the next step.
  5. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, coating it thoroughly on all sides.
  6. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side. Cook until golden brown and no longer pink. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pan and set it aside.
Gravy
  1. Remove any burnt bits from the bottom of the pan, then add 1 small yellow onion, diced, and 8 ounces sliced mushrooms to the pan. Saute until the onions are translucent and tender. Remove the mushrooms and onions from the pan and set aside.
  2. Reduce the heat to medium and add ¼ cup butter to the pan. Once the butter is melted, gradually whisk in ¼ cup all-purpose flour to create a thick paste. Slowly add 2 cups beef broth and 1 cup heavy whipping cream to the roux, continually whisking as you add.
  3. Once the gravy is smooth and combined, whisk in 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce and 1 teaspoon ground mustard, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Stir in the onions and mushrooms, then add the chicken back to the pan. Coat the chicken in the sauce and serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.

Nutrition Information

Calories 827kcal (41%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 60g (92%) Saturated Fat 31g (155%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 20g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 245mg (82%) Sodium 1450mg (60%) Potassium 929mg (27%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1774IU (35%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 136mg (14%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 827

% Daily Value*

Calories 827kcal 41%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 60g 92%
Saturated Fat 31g 155%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 20g 100%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 245mg 82%
Sodium 1450mg 60%
Potassium 929mg 20%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1774IU 35%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 136mg 14%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.