Description

A comforting and flavorful Smothered Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich, creamy sauce. Pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes or rice.

Ingredients

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4–6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (about 1.5–2 pounds total)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil or unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (optional, for thicker sauce)
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

1. Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat oil/butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken until golden brown on both sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
3. Reduce heat to medium, add chopped onion to the skillet. Cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. (Optional) Sprinkle flour over onions and garlic; stir and cook for 1 minute.
6. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.
7. Stir in heavy cream. Simmer gently for about 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
8. Return chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce. Cover and simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
9. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of liquid if needed, or in the microwave on a lower power setting, stirring halfway through.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 28g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 35g