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Smothered Chicken with Creamy Onion Gravy Recipe

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  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Smothered Chicken is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a seasoned flour mixture, pan-fried to golden perfection, and then simmered in a rich, creamy onion gravy. This classic home-style recipe combines simple ingredients like garlic and onion powders, paprika, and a hint of cayenne for a gentle kick, resulting in a hearty meal perfect for any dinner.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Seasoned Flour Mix

  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

Cooking and Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium-to-large onion, sliced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup heavy/whipping cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make 4 thinner cutlets. Season both sides of each piece with salt and pepper.
  2. Make Seasoned Flour: In a bowl, mix together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Measure out 2 tablespoons of this seasoned flour into a separate small bowl for use later in thickening the gravy.
  3. Coat the Chicken: Pour the seasoned flour from the larger bowl onto a plate. Dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour, coating evenly, and discard any leftover flour.
  4. Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken pieces and cook for about 5 minutes on each side until golden but not completely cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  5. Cook the Onions: Reduce heat to medium-low and add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add sliced onions and cook until caramelized and softened, about 15-20 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes to prevent burning.
  6. Make the Gravy: Sprinkle the 2 tablespoons of reserved seasoned flour into the skillet and cook for about 1 minute while stirring constantly. Slowly add the chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce, stirring to dissolve the flour and scrape up any browned bits from the pan. Stir in the heavy cream.
  7. Finish Cooking: Return the chicken to the skillet, cover with the gravy, and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature 165°F) and the gravy has thickened. Increase heat if needed to simmer the sauce.
  8. Season and Serve: Taste the gravy and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve the smothered chicken immediately while hot, spooning the onion gravy over the top.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs, but cooking time may increase to ensure tenderness.
  • If sensitive to spice, reduce the amount of cayenne pepper accordingly.
  • Some flour dredge is discarded during preparation, so nutritional calculations are based on using 1/4 cup flour.

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