Smothered Chicken

Hi, Y’all! I’m here to share my favorite comfort food recipe with you guys, Smothered Chicken. A traditional Southern recipe, this dish delivers both a scrumptious experience and a comforting atmosphere. It’s a creamy, savory, and juicy chicken dish that you can enjoy for dinner, lunch, or even for a special occasion. This recipe is perfect for busy days when you want a hearty and delicious meal.

Ingredients For Yummy baked smothered chicken

boneless, skinless chicken breasts: The chicken is the main component of the dish, and using boneless, skinless chicken breasts makes for a tender and juicy result.

all-purpose flour: The flour is used to coat the chicken breasts, which will help create a crispy crust on the outside.

vegetable oil: The oil is used to fry the chicken, giving it a delicious crispy exterior.

diced onion: adds a savory flavor to the dish and a crunchy texture.

minced garlic: Garlic in our recipe is used to add a fragrant and slightly spicy flavor to the dish.

chicken broth: The chicken broth helps to create a creamy and flavorful sauce.

heavy cream: The heavy cream gives the sauce a rich and creamy texture, making it perfect for our dish.

grated Parmesan cheese: The Parmesan cheese adds a nutty and salty flavor to the sauce, making it taste even better.

How to make Smothered Chicken (My Best Tips!)

Coat the chicken breasts in flour and set aside.

Heat the vegetable oil in a sizable skillet over medium-high heat.

In the skillet, put in the chicken breasts and sauté until each side turns a lovely golden brown, which should take around 3-4 minutes.

Set the chicken aside, after removing them from the skillet.

In a skillet, fry diced onions and minced garlic until tender for roughly 2-3 minutes.

Heavy cream and chicken broth should be combined before bringing the sauce to a mild boil.

It’s time for the grated Parmesan cheese to be added to the sauce, and now you are stirring and stirring until melting.

Bring the chicken back to the frying pan and pour the sauce over the chicken evenly.

Use a lid as a cover for the skillet and then cook the chicken for 10-15 minutes, or until it is cooked through.

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Secret Tips for the most Delicious Chicken Cmothered Recipe

• Make sure to use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for this recipe, as they will cook more evenly and quickly.
• Want a thicker sauce? Well,  you can add a little bit of flour or cornstarch to the sauce before cooking.
• You can also add other herbs and spices to the sauce, such as thyme, basil, or paprika, to give it extra flavor.

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Questions and answers about the recipe

Tasty baked smothered chicken variations

Chicken Smothered with Mushrooms: Add sliced mushrooms to the sauce for an extra layer of flavor and texture.

With Bacon: Adding crumbled bacon to the sauce gives it a salty and smoky flavor.

Smothered Chicken with Bell Peppers: Add diced bell peppers to the sauce for a colorful and crunchy texture.

What do You Serve With chicken smothered?

Mashed potatoes

Rice

Roasted vegetables

Salad

Biscuits

Can You Freeze smothered chicken breast?

Freezing is an option, but for best results, it’s advised to exclude the sauce; Pack up the cooked chicken by covering it tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, and place it in a container that’s safe for the freezer. When it’s time to eat, simply transfer the container to the refrigerator for overnight thawing. Finally, warm the chicken using either the microwave or stove.

Can You Store chicken smothered frosting?

Our recipe will remain fresh and yummy in the refrigerator for a period of up to three days, as long as it is stored in an airtight container.

How long does smothered chicken breast take to cook?

Usually, it takes about 20-25 minutes to cook, including the time it takes to cook the chicken and make the sauce.

The calories in the chicken smothered

One serving of this recipe contains approximately 400-450 calories, depending on the portion size and ingredients used.

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