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Creamy Smothered Chicken

This comforting creamy smothered chicken features tender chicken breasts pan-seared and then simmered in a rich, savory cream sauce, perfect for a cozy weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 Chicken Breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 0.5 Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Tongs
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat chicken dry and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
Cooking the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, melt butter, then add chopped onion and cook until softened for 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  2. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet, and bring to a simmer.
  3. Reduce heat to low, then stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and heated through.
Finishing
  1. Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy sauce.
  2. Cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  3. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Serve this creamy smothered chicken with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta to soak up all the delicious sauce. Steamed green beans or asparagus make a great side dish.