Smothered Chicken
This Smothered Chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts cooked in a flavorful sauce, perfect for a cozy meal.
Equipment
- skillet
- Meat mallet
- mixing bowl
- Plastic bag
Ingredients
Breading and Seasoning
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt divided
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Chicken
- 3 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ½ pounds)
Cooking
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
Preparation
- Whisk flour, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder together in a bowl.
- Cut chicken breasts in half horizontally; pound to an even thickness and season with salt and pepper.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken until browned. Transfer to a plate.
- Melt butter, add onion and salt, and cook until softened. Stir in garlic and reserved flour mixture.
- Stir in chicken broth, bring to boil, then return chicken to skillet and simmer until cooked through.
Notes
Serve with rice or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 34gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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