Description
This Smothered Chicken recipe features juicy chicken breasts cooked in a rich, flavorful gravy made from onions, garlic, and a hint of spices. It’s the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner. The savory sauce clings to the chicken, making it perfect for pairing with mashed potatoes, rice, or veggies. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts or thighs
- Onion
- Garlic
- Chicken broth
- Heavy cream
- Flour
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Salt & pepper
- Paprika
- Thyme
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, brown the chicken on both sides, then set aside.
- In the same pan, add butter and sauté onions and garlic until soft.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, then slowly add chicken broth and heavy cream to make the gravy.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, simmer in the gravy until fully cooked.
- Garnish with fresh thyme and serve.
Notes
- You can use bone-in chicken for a richer flavor.
- For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or rice to soak up the gravy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with gravy
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg