Smothered Chicken
Smothered chicken is a comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts bathed in a rich, savory gravy. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, this recipe combines simple ingredients to create deep flavor and warmth. Serve it over rice or mashed potatoes to soak up every drop of the delicious sauce. With just a few steps, you can create a meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts and sear until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken and add onions to the skillet; cook until translucent. Stir in garlic for another minute.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture, stirring for 1-2 minutes before gradually adding chicken broth until smooth.
- Nestle seared chicken into the gravy, cover, and simmer on low for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Enjoy your smothered chicken over rice or mashed potatoes, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of smothered chicken (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg