Smothered Chicken
Smothered chicken is a flavorful comfort food full of rich, creamy gravy, tender chicken cutlets, and savory mushrooms.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts, boneless skinless
- 1 egg
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
Gravy
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Chicken
- Prepare 2 large chicken breasts, by slicing the breasts in half horizontally to create four thinner cuts of chicken.
- Whisk together 1 egg and ½ cup heavy whipping cream in a bowl until well combined.
- Combine ½ cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup breadcrumbs, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper in a separate bowl.
- Next, working with one cutlet at a time, coat the chicken in the egg mixture, and then allow any excess liquid to drip off before moving on to the next step.
- Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, coating it thoroughly on all sides.
- Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side. Cook until golden brown and no longer pink. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pan and set it aside.
Gravy
- Remove any burnt bits from the bottom of the pan, then add 1 small yellow onion, diced, and 8 ounces sliced mushrooms to the pan. Saute until the onions are translucent and tender. Remove the mushrooms and onions from the pan and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add ¼ cup butter to the pan. Once the butter is melted, gradually whisk in ¼ cup all-purpose flour to create a thick paste. Slowly add 2 cups beef broth and 1 cup heavy whipping cream to the roux, continually whisking as you add.
- Once the gravy is smooth and combined, whisk in 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce and 1 teaspoon ground mustard, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in the onions and mushrooms, then add the chicken back to the pan. Coat the chicken in the sauce and serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.
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Nutrition
Calories: 827kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 60g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 245mg | Sodium: 1450mg | Potassium: 929mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1774IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 4mg
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