Smothered Chicken
This Smothered Chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts in a rich, savory sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
Equipment
- skillet
- Meat mallet
- mixing bowl
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- wooden spoon
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt divided
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Chicken
- 3 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1 ½ pounds
Cooking Ingredients
- 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
Cooking Steps
- Whisk together the flour, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder in a shallow bowl.
- Cut chicken breasts in half horizontally to create 6 pieces, pound to evenly ¼-inch thickness, season with salt and pepper, and dredge in flour.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet, sear half the chicken until browned, and set aside, repeating with remaining chicken.
- Melt butter in the skillet, add onions and salt, and cook until softened before adding minced garlic and cooking briefly.
- Stir in reserved flour mixture, then add chicken broth and scrape up browned bits; return chicken to skillet and simmer until cooked through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portionCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg
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