Name: Smothered Chicken and Gravy Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs. chicken cutlets or breasts (breasts pounded thin for even cooking); 4 tbsp olive oil, divided; 1/2 stick butter (4 tbsp); Poultry Seasoning (see below); 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 cups chicken stock, low sodium; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 1 stalk celery, diced; 1/3 cup sour cream; Salt and pepper to taste; Buttery potatoes or rice for serving; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (regular paprika works instead); 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion granules (onion powder works instead); 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp dried basil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground pepper; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/4 tsp dried sage; 4 lbs russet potatoes; 3/4 tsp salt; 1.5 cups half and half, warmed; 1 stick salted butter, softened; 3/4 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded (mozzarella, pepper jack, etc.); 1 tsp garlic powder; Pepper to taste (about 1/2 tsp each)

Description

This Smothered Chicken and Gravy recipe is a comforting and hearty dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner at home. Tender chicken cooked in a flavorful gravy served over buttery potatoes or rice, it’s a meal the whole family will love.

Ingredients

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Chicken:

2 lbs. chicken cutlets or breasts (breasts pounded thin for even cooking)
4 tbsp olive oil, divided
1/2 stick butter (4 tbsp)
Poultry Seasoning (see below)

Gravy:

3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken stock, low sodium
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1/3 cup sour cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Buttery potatoes or rice for serving

Optional Poultry Seasoning:

1/2 tsp smoked paprika (regular paprika works instead)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion granules (onion powder works instead)
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp dried sage

Cheesy Mashed Potatoes (optional):

4 lbs russet potatoes
3/4 tsp salt
1.5 cups half and half, warmed
1 stick salted butter, softened
3/4 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded (mozzarella, pepper jack, etc.)
1 tsp garlic powder
Pepper to taste (about 1/2 tsp each)

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Instructions

Cook the Chicken: In a medium bowl or zip-top bag, add chicken with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and poultry seasoning. Cook chicken in a skillet until golden brown.
Make the Gravy: In the same pan, saute onions, celery, and garlic. Add flour and poultry seasoning. Pour in chicken stock, add shredded chicken, simmer until thickened, then stir in sour cream.
Mashed Potatoes (optional): Boil potatoes until tender, mash with butter, half and half, cheese, garlic powder, and seasonings.

Notes

For Slow Cooker Instructions: Rub chicken with oil and seasoning, make a roux, add ingredients to the slow cooker, cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours. Shred chicken and serve.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 590
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 920mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 37g
Cholesterol: 140mg