Smothered Chicken
Smothered Chicken has the perfect blend of herbs, and spices, and is simmered in a rich, flavorful gravy. Easy to make and always a favorite!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 561kcal
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon diced
- 3 chicken breasts - large boneless, skinless
- ½ cup vegetable oil for frying
Chicken
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs plain or Italian
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper
Gravy
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2½ cups chicken broth consider low sodium
- ⅓ cup half and half a mixture of half milk and half cream
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce low sodium or substitute with Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ¼ teaspoon ground sage
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium-low heat until crispy.
- Remove the bacon from the pan. Discard the excess grease, reserving 2 to 4 tablespoons of the bacon drippings in the skillet.
- While the bacon is cooking, slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise to create two thinner slices. Cover the slices with plastic wrap and use a meat tenderizer to pound them to approximately 3/4 inches thick.
- Combine the flour, breadcrumbs, seasoned salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge the chicken through the mixture, coating both sides.
- Add vegetable oil to the reserved bacon drippings in the skillet. Use just enough to cover the chicken halfway.
- Heat over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry the chicken in the oil/grease in batches, cooking for 4-5 minutes per side until it achieves a golden sear. Set aside on a plate.
- Remove the excess oil from the pan, leaving behind the brown remnants or "fond" for added flavor. (Remove any blacked bits.)
- Melt the butter in the skillet over medium heat and use a wooden spoon to scrape/clean the bottom of the pan. Gradually sprinkle in the flour, whisking continuously until it thickens.
- Gradually add the chicken broth, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Stir in the half and half.
- Slowly incorporate the soy sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, rosemary, and sage into the mixture.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Return the chicken to the pan. Sprinkle the bacon on top of the chicken.
- Cover partially and cook over low heat for 10-15 minutes, ensuring the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees before serving.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with mashed potatoes if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 561kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 853mg | Potassium: 607mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg | Net Carbohydrates: 17g