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Smothered Chicken Breasts Recipe

Smothered Chicken Breasts Recipe
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This Smothered Chicken Breasts recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a rich, creamy sauce made with sautéed onions, garlic, Dijon mustard, and cream. A comforting and hearty meal perfect for any occasion, combining flavorful herbs and a velvety sauce to elevate simple chicken breasts into a delicious main dish everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Garnish

  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat oil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Season chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
  3. Cook chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Sauté onions: In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes, until softened.
  5. Add garlic: Add the minced garlic to the onions and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Deglaze skillet: Stir in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to loosen any brown bits left from cooking the chicken.
  7. Add cream and seasonings: Add the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and dried thyme to the skillet and stir to combine well.
  8. Return chicken to skillet: Place the chicken breasts back into the skillet and spoon some of the creamy sauce over them.
  9. Simmer: Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 5-10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the chicken to absorb the flavors.
  10. Garnish and serve: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
  • To reheat, warm on stovetop over low heat, adding extra chicken broth or cream if necessary to loosen the sauce, or microwave in short bursts stirring in between.
  • For a lighter sauce, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk.
  • Add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the sauce for a spicy kick.
  • You can swap dried thyme with rosemary or basil for different herb flavors.
  • Use bone-in chicken breasts if preferred, but increase cooking time accordingly.
  • Plant-based proteins like tofu or tempeh can be substituted for a vegetarian version, adjusting cooking times as needed.

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