Description
Creamy smothered chicken features crispy golden chicken cutlets simmered in a rich country-style gravy. This is easy one-pan Southern comfort food.
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 tablespoons butter (for gravy)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for gravy)
- 2½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon beef bouillon paste
- ⅓ cup half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ¼ teaspoon ground sage
- Salt and pepper to taste (for gravy)
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
- Mashed potatoes or rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Pound to ¾ inch thick for even cooking.
- Combine flour, breadcrumbs, seasoned salt, and pepper on a plate. Dredge chicken on both sides, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through to 165°F. Remove and set aside.
- Wipe out any burnt bits, leaving browned fond in the pan.
- Melt butter in the skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle in flour, whisking constantly for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Slowly add chicken broth, whisking to smooth out lumps. Stir in beef bouillon, half-and-half, soy sauce, and all seasonings.
- Simmer 4 to 5 minutes until thickened and creamy.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon gravy over top, and simmer uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and serve over mashed potatoes or rice.
Notes
- Pounding the chicken ensures it cooks evenly.
- Wipe the pan before making the gravy to keep the sauce clean.
- Simmering the chicken in the gravy finishes the cooking process and tenderizes the meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Fried and Simmered
- Cuisine: Southern American