Smothered Chicken

5 from 1 vote

Learn how to make Smothered Chicken for the easiest, tastiest weeknight meal you can find. With juicy chicken breasts and glorious pan sauce, it’s the very definition of comfort food!

Prep Time35

Total Time35

Course: Main Course, Main Dishes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken, potatoes, Smothered Chicken

Servings: Servings

Calories: 384kcal

Author: Cynthia Rusincovitch

Ingredients

2 large chicken breasts
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper ground
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
2 clove garlic cloves minced
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup chicken broth
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp dry thyme
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch

Instructions

Cut chicken slices into 4 filets. Then, rub them with salt and pepper.
Heat 2 tbsp of butter in a large skillet, preferably a heavy bottom skillet. Add chicken filets and cook from both sides until golden. Cook the chicken until it's just cooked through. Overcooking can make it dry and tough. Remove it from the skillet and cover it to keep it warm and moist.
Add olive oil to the skillet and sauté sliced onion for 5-7 minutes or until golden. Next, add minced garlic and stir to fragrant.
Incorporate heavy cream, chicken broth, paprika, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine and bring it to a boil. To thicken the sauce, add cornstarch. First, dissolve the cornstarch in a small amount of cold water to create a slurry. Then, stir it into the sauce. This prevents lumps and ensures a smooth consistency.
Reduce heat and add chicken breast. Simmer it in the sauce for a couple of minutes with the lid on. This allows the flavors to meld and ensures the chicken absorbs the delicious sauce.
Serve warm with mashed potato on the side. Spoon the flavorful sauce over the chicken for maximum enjoyment. Consider garnishing with fresh herbs, such as chopped parsley or chives, for a pop of color and freshness.

Notes

Tips

When cutting the chicken breasts into filets, try to make them uniform in thickness. This ensures even cooking and prevents some pieces from overcooking while others are undercooked.

Recipe Notes

This restaurant-style dish will impress your guests or family. The result is a flavorful, juicy, and satisfying chicken that combines perfectly with different types of sides like mashed potatoes, potato wedges, green beans, or asparagus.

Taste-wise, the sauce is smooth and creamy with a powerful taste due to the onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme.

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