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Smothered Chicken Recipe
This classic midwestern one-pan dish features juicy chicken breasts smothered in a savory brown gravy topped with bacon and cheese. It takes only 30 minutes and only uses one pan!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 416 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 – 1.5 lbs)
- 5 slices thick-cut bacon chopped
- 1 cup chopped onion
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups water
- 2 ½ teaspoons chicken base or bouillon
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup scallions
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts in half, lengthwise to create 4 thin chicken cutlets. Salt and pepper the pieces liberally on both sides.
- Set a large sauté pan (or deep cast iron skillet) over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon. Cook the bacon until brown, then remove the pieces with a slotted spoon and save for later.
- Place the chicken pieces in the hot bacon grease. Sauté for 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the chicken cutlets and place on a holding plate.
- Add the chopped onion to the hot grease. Sauté for 3-4 minutes to soften. Then mix in the flour. Stir for 1-2 minutes to create a thick roux.
- Whisk in 2 cups of water, followed by the chicken base, poultry seasoning, and garlic powder. Simmer another minute as the gravy thickens.
- Once the gravy is almost as thick as you want it. Place the chicken pieces back in the skillet. Coat them in gravy and simmer another 2 minutes to warm through.
- Top the chicken and gravy with shredded cheese, bacon pieces, and chopped scallions. Serve with a side of mashed potatoes, mashed cauliflower, or roasted root vegetables.
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Notes
- This is a great recipe to make in the evening and have leftovers to enjoy for the next day or so! The flavors really meld together and hold up well when reheated. Let everything cool completely and then transfer to an airtight container, keeping the cheesy side upright. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Tip: You might want to leave off the chopped scallions until ready to heat and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1pc
Calories
416kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
96mg
(32%)
Sodium
560mg
(23%)
Potassium
422mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
393IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
233mg
(23%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 416
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1pc | |
| Calories | 416kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 560mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 422mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 393IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 233mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.