Description
Irresistible Southern smothered chicken brings comfort straight from Louisiana’s soulful kitchens, combining tender meat with rich, velvety gravy. Hearty flavors and creamy sauce invite you to savor each comforting bite of this classic home-style dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat, creating a sizzling cooking surface.
- Generously coat chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika, ensuring even seasoning across the entire surface.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into the hot skillet, allowing each side to develop a golden-brown crust for 4-5 minutes, creating a flavorful exterior.
- Transfer browned chicken to a separate plate, reserving for later incorporation.
- In the same skillet, introduce sliced onions and mushrooms, sautéing until they become tender and release their aromatic essence, approximately 5 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic to the vegetable mixture, allowing it to release its fragrant notes for about 60 seconds.
- Dust flour over the softened vegetables, stirring thoroughly to create a light, even coating that will help thicken the sauce.
- Slowly pour chicken broth into the skillet, whisking continuously to blend and eliminate any potential flour lumps.
- Incorporate heavy cream and fresh thyme, stirring to create a rich, luxurious sauce that begins to simmer and gradually thicken.
- Gently return the seared chicken to the skillet, nestling the pieces into the creamy sauce and ensuring they are well-coated.
- Reduce heat, cover the skillet, and allow the chicken to simmer for 10-15 minutes, guaranteeing thorough cooking and maximum flavor infusion.
- Finish the dish by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley over the top for a vibrant, fresh garnish.
- Serve immediately while the sauce is hot and the chicken remains tender and juicy.
Notes
- Tenderize chicken breasts before seasoning to ensure even cooking and maximum flavor absorption.
- Control heat carefully during searing to achieve a golden-brown crust without burning the meat.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to manage salt levels and customize the dish’s seasoning to personal taste.
- Substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut milk for lighter, dairy-free alternatives that maintain creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern Cuisine
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 110mg