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Smothered Chicken

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This creamy smothered chicken features golden-seared chicken breasts in a rich onion-forward sauce, perfect for quick family dinners on hectic weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds) Pound to an even thickness for uniform cooking.
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the sauce
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream Substitute: half-and-half plus 2 tsp cornstarch for a lighter sauce.
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional) Swap for mozzarella or Monterey Jack.
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add the chicken breasts and cook 5–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté sliced onion for 3–4 minutes until softened and translucent.
  5. Add minced garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
Cooking
  1. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  2. Stir in heavy cream, dried thyme, and paprika, bringing to a gentle simmer.
  3. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over each piece. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 8–10 minutes so the chicken finishes cooking and the sauce melds.
  4. If using, sprinkle shredded cheddar over the chicken. Cover the skillet for a few minutes until cheese melts.
Serving
  1. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 800mgSugar: 1g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days. For a dairy-free version, substitute with canned coconut milk and thicken with a cornstarch slurry.
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