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Easy Smothered Chicken

Easy Smothered Chicken

Transform your dining table into a showcase of home-cooked goodness with this delightful dish.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon rosemary

Instructions

  1. Season and Dredge: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then lightly coat them in flour.
  2. Brown the Chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Cook the chicken until golden on both sides. Set the chicken aside.
  3. Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until softened.
  4. Deglaze the Pan: Pour in chicken broth, stirring to lift the browned bits from the pan.
  5. Create the Sauce: Add heavy cream, paprika, thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Simmer the Chicken: Return the chicken to the skillet. Cover and let it simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens.
  7. Final Touches: Adjust the seasoning to taste and serve hot.
  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes