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I'm about to let you in on my go-to comfort food. With super juicy chicken covered in silky homemade gravy, this smothered chicken is a true Southern hug. Pile it high on mashed potatoes or next to some crisp veggies. It's easy enough for a busy night but still feels celebration-worthy.
Why You'll Love This
This isn't your average chicken meal. Crispy browned chicken dives into the creamiest gravy you can dream up. Everyday stuff makes it, but you'll swear you were in the kitchen all afternoon. Honest—people always come back for more.
What Goes In
- Creamy Finish: Heavy cream gives you that fancy touch.
- Perfect Combo: Butter plus olive oil, that's the secret to everything cooking just right.
- Main Event: Thin-sliced chicken breasts for fast and easy cooking.
- Depth: Worcestershire sauce adds loads of flavor.
- Crunch Factor: Flour coats the chicken and gets crispy.
- Flavor Bump: Smoked paprika, garlic powder, touch of cayenne, onion powder.
- Base Layer: Broth ties the gravy together.
- Sweetness: Sautéed onions break down and bring sweetness.
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How To Do It
- Start Out
- Toss your chicken with salt and pepper, whip up your flour with all the seasonings, save a handful for thickening, and dust your chicken all over.
- Sizzle Time
- Brown the chicken pieces until they're deeply golden, then pop them on a plate and set aside.
- Onion Magic
- Drop sliced onions in buttery goodness, let them cook gently until they're soft and caramel-like.
- Gravy Time
- Sprinkle in the leftover flour blend, stream in the broth, Worcestershire, and cream, stirring up all those yum bits off the pan.
- All Together
- Slide the chicken back in, let everything bubble until it's all thick and dreamy.
Top Tricks
Don't hurry those onions—they turn amazingly sweet nice and slow. Stick a thermometer in the chicken so you don't dry it out. If the gravy looks too stiff, a little more broth does the trick. Definitely eat this while it's hot for the best experience.
Storing Leftovers
It keeps in your fridge for up to four days. Reheat over gentle heat on the stove to keep the gravy smooth and silky. Freezing? Cool it down all the way before you pack it up.
What To Serve With
I usually ladle it over mashed potatoes with sharp garlicky flavor, plus green beans roasted until they're toasty. Swap for chicken thighs if you want, or just leave the cream out for a lighter dish. It's tasty over buttered noodles as well.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why slice chicken breasts thinly?
Thinner pieces cook evenly and soak up more gravy for richer flavor.
- → Is it okay to use thighs too?
Absolutely! Though they take longer to cook, thighs are even more flavorful.
- → Why keep a bit of seasoned flour?
It thickens the gravy while blending in the seasonings, keeping the dish flavorful throughout.
- → What's the trick to not burning onions?
Keep your pan over low to medium heat and stir often. Reduce heat if they darken too quickly.
- → Can this be made ahead of time?
Better fresh, but it reheats well. Warm slowly on the stove and add broth if the gravy thickens too much.