Smothered Chicken
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this smothered chicken recipe! Tender, juicy chicken breasts are enveloped in a rich, savory gravy, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. With its mouthwatering aroma and delightful flavor, this dish is sure to become a family favorite that you’ll crave time and again.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup half-and-half or milk
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp cooking oil (olive or vegetable)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and finely chop the garlic and onion.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onions and garlic until fragrant (approximately 3 minutes).
- Stir in flour to absorb residual fat, then gradually whisk in chicken broth and soy sauce until smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, ensuring it's submerged in gravy. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes or until fully cooked.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with gravy (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg