Smothered Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
953 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Smothered Chicken Recipe
Description
This Smothered Chicken recipe begins by caramelizing chicken breasts coated in a blend of flour and spices, including garlic powder, oregano, thyme, and allspice. After browning, the chicken is set aside while a sauce is prepared in the same pan. Butter, crumbled bacon, heavy cream, chicken broth, white cooking wine, and Parmesan cheese are stirred and thickened slightly. Sliced fresh mushrooms and diced onions are added to soften and blend into the sauce, imparting earthy flavor and texture.
The chicken breasts are returned to the skillet, covered, and gently simmered in the sauce, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to finish cooking until tender. The dish is served warm, garnished with fresh parsley, and pairs well with sides like mashed potatoes or rice that can soak up the rich sauce.
For best results, use fresh baby bella mushrooms and consider pounding or slicing thicker chicken breasts to ensure even cooking. The recipe includes practical storage instructions for refrigerating or freezing leftovers, allowing convenient make-ahead options.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter salted
- 4 chicken breast medium-sized
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- ½ cup Bacon crumbled
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup white cooking wine
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 1 onion diced, medium
- 16 ounces mushrooms sliced, fresh
- parsley fresh, for garnish
Instructions
- Over medium heat, melt butter in a large pan.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- In a shallow bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, oregano, thyme and all spice. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the flour mixture for later. Dredge chicken through mixture then add to prepared pan.
- Brown chicken for 6 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate and set aside.
- Whisk in reserved flour.
- Then add crumbled bacon, heavy cream, broth, wine, and parmesan cheese. Stir to combine. Cook one minute until it begins to thicken.
- Add mushrooms and onions to the pan and cook 3 minutes, until tender.
- Reduce heat to medium low, add chicken breasts back to the pan and simmer covered for 20 minutes.
- Serve warm with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Pound or halve chicken breasts thicker than 1 inch to reduce cooking time and ensure even doneness.
- Fresh baby bella mushrooms are recommended for the best flavor and texture.
- You may use pre-crumbled bacon from the store or cook and crumble your own before starting.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 953 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 953kcal | 48% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 69g | 138% |
| Fat | 58g | 89% |
| Saturated Fat | 30g | 150% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 293mg | 98% |
| Sodium | 1351mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 1467mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1515IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 378mg | 38% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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