Smothered Chicken
Smothered chicken is a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish that features tender chicken drenched in a rich, creamy sauce. Infused with aromatic spices and a hint of umami, this recipe is perfect for family dinners or impressing guests with minimal effort. Serve it over fluffy rice or creamy mashed potatoes to soak up the delicious sauce, and watch as everyone asks for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken breasts with paper towels.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and brown each side of the chicken for about 4-5 minutes until golden.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until onions are translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and cream of mushroom soup; mix until smooth.
- Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes or until chicken is tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg