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Smothered Chicken

Delicious Smothered Chicken: 10 Comforting Recipes

  • Author: basmer
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Smothered Chicken is a Southern comfort food made with tender, crispy-seared chicken breasts, savory gravy, and topped with crispy bacon.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 strips bacon (drained and chopped for garnish)
  • 1¼ – 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (2 large breasts – room temperature)
  • ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons reserved flour mixture
  • 2 cups chicken broth (heated)
  • ¼ cup heavy cream (light cream or half and half can be used)
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Parsley (finely chopped for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Add the flour, black pepper, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and dried parsley to a shallow bowl.
  2. Mix to combine and set aside until needed. Reserve 3 tablespoons of the flour mixture for the gravy.
  3. If the breasts are large, use a sharp knife to split them lengthwise to make 2 thinner cutlets.
  4. Place them on a cutting board lined with plastic wrap. Cover the chicken with another sheet of plastic wrap and, using a meat hammer, lightly pound the chicken breasts to about ¾ of an inch thick.
  5. Cook the bacon for 2-3 minutes on each side or until crisp. Remove it from the skillet and set aside on paper towels to drain. Don’t wipe out the skillet; the bacon grease is used to cook the chicken.
  6. Dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour to get a good coating on both sides.
  7. Place the large frying pan with the bacon grease over medium heat.
  8. When the pan is hot, place the floured breasts in the hot pan and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165℉.
  9. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside until needed.
  10. Wipe any remaining bacon grease from the pan, but do not wash the pan.
  11. Add the butter to the pan over medium heat.
  12. When the butter is melted, add the reserved flour and stir to combine, making a roux. Cook the roux over low to medium heat for 2-3 minutes to let the flour cook. The roux can get a little brown.
  13. Add the warmed chicken broth to the pan and whisk until smooth and creamy.
  14. Add the heavy cream and Worcestershire sauce to the pan, whisking to combine.
  15. Bring the gravy to a low simmer and cook until the sauce is slightly thickened, 4-5 minutes. Continue whisking during the cooking.
  16. Return the chicken to the pan along with any juices.
  17. Spoon the gravy over the chicken until it’s fully coated, and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
  18. While the chicken is simmering, chop the bacon.
  19. Sprinkle the chopped cooked bacon and fresh parsley over the top and serve.
  20. Serve with mashed potatoes and your favorite vegetable.

Notes

  • This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes.
  • Feel free to add your favorite vegetables on the side.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 339
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 700 mg
  • Fat: 24 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 19 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg

Keywords: Smothered Chicken, Southern Comfort Food, Chicken Recipe

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