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Easy Smothered Chicken With Rich Homemade Gravy

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Easy smothered chicken with rich homemade gravy is a comforting Southern-inspired dinner made with tender pan-seared chicken and a smooth, savory onion gravy, perfect for cozy family meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced in half lengthwise
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or whole milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  2. Dredge the chicken lightly in flour and shake off the excess.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Sear the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
  5. Reduce heat to medium and melt butter in the same skillet.
  6. Add sliced onions and cook until soft and lightly caramelized.
  7. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  8. Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir continuously for 1 minute.
  9. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring to prevent lumps.
  10. Add cream and poultry seasoning and bring to a gentle simmer.
  11. Return the chicken and juices to the skillet.
  12. Spoon gravy over the chicken and simmer partially covered for 10 to 15 minutes until cooked through.
  13. Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve hot with extra gravy.

Notes

Slice chicken evenly for consistent cooking. Simmer gently to keep the chicken tender and allow the gravy to thicken naturally.

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