Smothered Chicken
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Posted: 04/14/25
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Juicy, fried chicken breasts smothered in a homemade gravy makes this Smothered Chicken a delicious and easy dinner recipe. Restaurant worthy dinner that’s made right in your skillet at home!
Classic smothered chicken is a must-try recipe! This traditional southern dish is loaded with flavor and is actually really simple to make. I love to make this smothered chicken with some fluffy homemade biscuits for a delicious, cozy dinner.
If you’re a fan of this meal, then you’re gonna have to try out other cozy chicken recipes like chicken ala king or chicken noodle casserole.
Why You’ll Love this Smothered Chicken Recipe
- You can make smothered chicken in just 35 minutes.
- Easily double this recipe to serve as many people as needed.
- Serve this many different ways! It’s a versatile protein that can pair well with yummy sides.
How to Make Smothered Chicken
- Cut the chicken breasts and season with salt & pepper.
- Add the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to a bowl and stir to combine. Take out ¼ cup of the flour mixture and reserve it for gravy.
- Add the oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. While the pan heats up, place the chicken in the larger bowl of the flour mixture and coat the chicken with the flour mixture. You will have some leftover flour to discard.
- Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes per side until golden but not quite fully cooked through. Transfer chicken to a clean plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the butter to the skillet. Once it’s melted, add in the diced onions and minced garlic and cook until softened and golden.
- Sprinkle the ¼ cup of reserved seasoned flour into the pan. Cook for about a minute, stirring constantly.
- Add in the salt, pepper, chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce and stir until the flour has dissolved while scraping the browned bits off the bottom of the pan, then stir in the cream.
- Increase the heat to medium and place the chicken back in the pan and cook for another 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through and the gravy has thickened a bit.
How to Store Leftover Smothered Chicken
Transfer leftover smothered chicken to an airtight container and allow to cool completely. Store in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can freeze this if you’d like, but with a cream-based gravy, it may not reheat well once thawed.
Southern smothered chicken is such a cozy classic! Make it for dinner this evening — the family will gobble it right up!
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Smothered Chicken
Tender, juicy fried chicken covered in a delicious homemade gravy—this Smothered Chicken recipe is an easy, cozy dinner you can make right in your skillet. It’s a comforting meal that brings restaurant flavor straight to your table!
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon onion powder
- ½ Tablespoon paprika
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 1 medium-to-large onion diced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise so you have 4 thinner chicken breasts. Season each piece with salt & pepper on both sides.
- Add the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to a bowl and stir to combine. Take out ¼ cup of the flour mixture and reserve for gravy.
- Add the oil to a skillet over medium-high heat.
- While the pan heats up, place the chicken in the larger bowl of the flour mixture and coat the chicken with the flour mixture. You will have some leftover flour to discard.
- Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes per side (golden but not quite fully cooked through). Transfer chicken to a clean plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the butter to the skillet. Once it’s melted, add in the onions and minced garlic and cook until softened and golden.
- Sprinkle the ¼ cup of reserved seasoned flour into the pan. Cook for about a minute, stirring constantly.
- Add in the salt, pepper, chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce and stir until the flour has dissolved while scraping the browned bits off the bottom of the pan, then stir in the cream.
- Increase the heat to medium and Add the chicken back to the pan and cook for another 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through (165 degrees Fahrenheit) and the gravy has thickened a bit.
- Serve immediately.
Tips
Transfer leftover smothered chicken to an airtight container and allow to cool completely. Store in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can freeze this if you’d like, but with a cream-based gravy, it may not reheat well once thawed.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 595kcal (30%), Carbohydrates: 43g (14%), Protein: 31g (62%), Fat: 33g (51%), Saturated Fat: 16g (100%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 12g, Trans Fat: 0.5g, Cholesterol: 137mg (46%), Sodium: 763mg (33%), Potassium: 630mg (18%), Fiber: 3g (13%), Sugar: 3g (3%), Vitamin A: 1256IU (25%), Vitamin C: 4mg (5%), Calcium: 59mg (6%), Iron: 3mg (17%)
What to Serve with Smothered Chicken
Serve this dish with classic sides like mashed potatoes and roasted broccoli. Some green beans with bacon or roasted vegetables would work great too! Simply serving this chicken over some rice would work as well.
These flavorful smashed potatoes are a great side, or you could serve up something like glazed carrots or creamed corn.
More Cozy Chicken Recipes!
- Make some No Peek Chicken as an easy dinner when you want something that is really hands-off.
- This delicious Teriyaki Chicken is way better than take-out and tastes amazing!
- If you love pasta dishes, then you have to try my recipe for Chicken Alfredo.
- Nothing is more cozy than a classic Chicken Pot Pie. And my recipe is to die for!
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