Description
Comfort food at its finest! This Smothered Chicken with Creamy Gravy features juicy, pan-seared chicken breasts drenched in a rich, flavorful gravy made from scratch. Perfectly seasoned and irresistibly creamy, it’s a hearty dish that’ll warm you up and leave you craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken breasts and sear for about 5-6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Sprinkle in the flour, stirring constantly to make a roux, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth until smooth, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet.
- Add heavy cream, dried thyme, and mustard powder. Stir well and let the gravy simmer until thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning gravy over them.
- Simmer for another 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed veggies.
Notes
- Chicken Variations: You can also use chicken thighs for an extra juicy option.
- Gravy Tip: Adjust thickness by adding a splash more broth or cream if desired.
- Flavor Boost: Add sautéed onions or mushrooms to the gravy for more depth.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Reheat gently on the stove, adding a little broth to loosen up the gravy if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Southern American