Sure, here’s a delicious recipe for smothered chicken:
Smothered Chicken Recipe
Ingredients:
- For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- For the Gravy:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour, shaking off any excess.
- Cook the Chicken:
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Gravy:
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onion and mushrooms (if using) and cook until the onions are translucent and the mushrooms are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Sprinkle the flour over the onions and mushrooms, stirring constantly, and cook for about 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk, making sure there are no lumps. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the gravy thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season the gravy with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine and Simmer:
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some of the gravy over the top.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the chicken simmer in the gravy for about 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Serve:
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
- Serve the smothered chicken with mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite side dish.
Enjoy your smothered chicken!