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Smothered Chicken

Savory Smothered Chicken: Your Ultimate Comfort Food Fix

Experience the heartwarming delight of Smothered Chicken, drenched in creamy gravy and perfect for cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts split and pounded
  • 4 slices Thick-Cut Bacon
For the Coating
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Plain or Italian-style Breadcrumbs
For the Gravy
  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth (Low-Sodium)
  • 1 cup Half-and-Half or whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon Beef Bouillon or 'Better Than Bouillon'
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce or Worcestershire Sauce to taste
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon Sage
  • 1 tablespoon Kitchen Bouquet optional
For Frying
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • meat mallet
  • Whisk
  • Plate

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Smothered Chicken
  1. Mix together flour, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper for the dredge.
  2. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium-low heat until crisp, about 8–10 minutes.
  3. Slice chicken breasts into cutlets and pound them to ¾-inch thickness. Coat in flour mixture.
  4. Heat reserved bacon drippings and vegetable oil in the skillet. Fry chicken for 4–5 minutes per side.
  5. Make gravy with remaining drippings, adding butter and whisked flour mixture to create roux.
  6. Add broth, half-and-half, bouillon, and herbs to the roux, stirring until thick.
  7. Return fried chicken to skillet, simmer in gravy for 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
  8. Serve hot, ladling gravy over chicken, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to check the oil temperature before frying to achieve a crispy coating. Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days.

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