One Pan Smothered Chicken Skillet
If simple dinners are something you're a fan of then this smothered chicken skillet is for you. A quick and easy recipe, dredged chicken is pan seared before being smothered in a simple onion gravy. It all comes together in a single pan for a savory meal the whole family can enjoy!
Servings: 4
Calories: 469kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Chicken Breasts we used boneless and skinless
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons poultry seasoning to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 2 small onions diced
- 3 cloves garlic sliced
- 1/2 cup chicken stock as needed
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Place the flour in a bowl and stir in the poultry seasoning, salt and pepper.
- Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture, coating each side and shaking off any excess flour.
- Place the olive oil and 2 Tablespoons of the butter in a skillet over medium heat and once hot, add the flour-coated chicken.
- Cook the chicken breasts for 5-8 minutes on each side, until well browned and an inserted thermometer reads 165F.
- Remove the chicken to a clean plate and add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the skillet.
- Once hot, add the onions and cook for 4-5 minutes, adding broth as needed to prevent them from burning.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes before adding the remaining chicken stock and heavy cream.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, and then reduce to low heat to simmer for 3-4 minutes. Return the chicken to the skillet during this simmering period.
- Serve the chicken smothered in the onion gravy.
Nutrition
Calories: 469kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 290mg | Potassium: 1007mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 346IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2mg