Smothered Chicken Recipe
This smothered chicken recipe combines tender chicken with creamy, caramelized onion gravy. Perfect for a heartwarming meal!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- chicken breasts
- olive oil
- large onion
- garlic
- chicken broth
- heavy cream
- dried thyme
- all-purpose flour
- salt and pepper
Instructions
Steps
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat and sear chicken breasts.
- Remove chicken and saute sliced onion in the remaining oil until caramelized.
- Add minced garlic, cook briefly, then stir in flour to blend.
- Gradually pour in the chicken broth, whisking continuously until combined.
- Add the cream, adjust seasonings, and simmer until thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer in the gravy until cooked through.
Notes
For best results, let the dish sit for a day to enhance the flavors. Reheat carefully on a stove or microwave, adding a bit of broth to maintain moisture.