Easy Smothered Chicken

This Easy Smothered Chicken recipe is the epitome of comfort food. Juicy, tender chicken breasts cooked in a savory gravy topped with crispy bacon makes for a simple, satisfying meal.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword Recipe Smothered Chicken, Smothered Chicken, Smothered Chicken Recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 330kcal

Author Alida Ryder

Ingredients

1 lb (500g) skinless boneless chicken breasts
1 cup flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder

For the sauce

4 strips streaky bacon I used 4 strips but nobody is going to be mad if you cook the entire package
2 garlic cloves minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried thyme
1 cup chicken stock
½ cup heavy cream
1 cup milk
1 tsp cornstarch
2-3 tsp lemon juice to taste
fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

In a deep pan or large skillet, fry the bacon until crisp with the fat rendered. Remove from the pan, leaving the bacon grease behind.
Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of parchment paper and flatten out slightly with a rolling pin.
Combine flour, paprika, salt and garlic powder in a shallow bowl then coat each chicken breast in the flour.
Shake off the excess flour then add the chicken to the pan set over medium heat.
Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside. If the flour has browned too much, remove with paper towel.
Add another splash of olive oil to the drippings (optional if there is still enough fat left in the pan) and add the garlic and remaining spices.
Cook until fragrant then pour in the chicken stock.
Allow the stock to deglaze the pan, scraping up any sticky bits on the bottom of the pan.
Mix together the milk and cornstarch then pour into the pan along with the cream.
Bring to a simmer then add the chicken breasts back into the pan and allow to cook for another 5-8 minutes until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked through. Scatter over the crispy bacon.
Add the lemon juice and season to taste then serve garnished with fresh parsley.

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