Description
Smothered Chicken is a quick, flavorful dish featuring succulent chicken breasts, aromatic herbs, and a creamy sauce. It’s perfect for a comforting dinner that’s easy to prepare, making it a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 5 to 6 ounces each)
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt (more to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper (divided)
- ¼ teaspoon ground sage
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium yellow onion (sliced)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even ½-inch thickness between sheets of plastic wrap.
- Season the chicken with garlic powder, salt, sage, thyme, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onion and sauté until soft.
- Sprinkle in the flour and stir for about 1 minute to form a roux.
- Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, stirring to avoid lumps.
- Return the seasoned chicken to the skillet, cover, and reduce heat to low.
- Cook for about 20-25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens.
Notes
Ensure chicken is pounded evenly for uniform cooking.
Adjust seasonings based on personal preference for flavor.
Serve with rice or mashed potatoes to soak up the delicious sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg