Smothered Chicken
Smothered chicken is a satisfying comfort food dinner recipe that pairs juicy pan-fried chicken with a delicious onion-y gravy. So easy!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 389kcal
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
For the gravy
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Additional salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place one chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap on top of a cutting board. Use a rolling pin or the smooth side of a meat mallet to pound it to ~1/3 inch thickness. Repeat with the second chicken breast. Remove the plastic wrap and cut both flattened chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create 4 equal portions.
- Whisk together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Season both sides of each piece of chicken evenly with the seasoning mix.
- Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the pan* and sear for 3-4 minutes on either side or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest piece reads 165°F. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Add the olive oil to the pan, followed by the onions. Season the onions with salt and turn the heat to medium-low. Saute the onions until they are softened and nicely caramelized. If the pan starts to get dry, add a splash or two of chicken broth or water. Repeat as needed.
- Add the flour and garlic powder to the onions and cook for 30 seconds, stirring continuously. Whisk in the broth, ½ cup at a time. Keep on whisking and watch as the gravy thickens. Once thickened to your desired consistency, turn the heat off.
- Taste the gravy and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the gravy over it.
Notes
* Don’t crowd the pan. If you need to fry the chicken in batches, do it.
Nutrition
Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 2255mg | Potassium: 352mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 346IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg