Description
This smothered chicken recipe is a comforting Southern classic that features tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich, creamy sauce with onions, bell peppers, and savory seasonings. Serve over mashed potatoes or rice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season and Cook Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika, coat with flour. Sear in olive oil until golden.
- Prepare Sauce: Sauté onions, bell peppers, garlic. Add broth, cream, Worcestershire, thyme. Simmer.
- Combine and Simmer: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over top. Cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
- Bone-in chicken thighs can be used—adjust cook time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
