Description
Smothered Chicken is the epitome of comfort food, featuring juicy boneless chicken breasts enveloped in a luscious, savory sauce enriched with caramelized onions and garlic. This dish is perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests at your next gathering. With its delightful flavors and easy preparation, Smothered Chicken will have everyone coming back for seconds, whether served over rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 large sweet onion, diced
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Sauté diced onion in a skillet over medium heat until caramelized (5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Sprinkle flour into the skillet and gradually whisk in chicken broth until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and paprika; let simmer to meld flavors.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 135mg