Smothered Chicken with Creamy Sauce

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🍗 Smothered Chicken with Creamy Sauce

Ingredients

For the chicken:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter

For the creamy sauce:

  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups (480 ml) chicken broth
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • ½ cup (120 ml) milk
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken:
    Pat the chicken breasts dry. If they are very thick, carefully pound them to an even thickness. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Lightly coat with flour.
  2. Brown the chicken:
    Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown. The chicken doesn’t need to be fully cooked yet. Remove it from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Cook the onions:
    Add the sliced onions to the same skillet. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly caramelized. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  4. Make the sauce:
    Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in the heavy cream, milk, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Add the chicken:
    Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon some sauce over the top. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10–15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
  6. Finish the sauce:
    Stir in the Parmesan cheese and simmer uncovered for 2–3 minutes, until the sauce is creamy and slightly thickened. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper.
  7. Garnish and serve:
    Sprinkle with fresh parsley and spoon plenty of the creamy sauce over the chicken.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, or egg noodles. Steamed green beans or roasted vegetables make an excellent side.

💡 Tip

For extra flavor, use chicken thighs instead of breasts. They stay especially tender and work beautifully with the creamy sauce.

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