Description
Smothered Chicken Breasts offer a tender and juicy meal covered in a creamy sauce with onions and garlic. This easy dinner is perfect for a weeknight meal and satisfies as a comforting family dinner or simple chicken recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth low-sodium recommended
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half for lighter version
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- Season the chicken breasts well with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Place the chicken in the skillet and cook for 6 to 7 minutes on each side until golden and fully cooked reaching 165 degrees F. Remove the chicken and keep it aside.
- In the same pan, sauté the sliced onions, stirring now and then, until they soften, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until you can smell the garlic aromas.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the skillet’s bottom to release any browned bits.
- Mix in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and dried thyme, blending all ingredients together.
- Return the chicken breasts back into the skillet, spooning the sauce over them.
- Lower the heat, cover the skillet, and let the sauce simmer for 5 to 10 minutes to thicken.
- Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving it hot.
Notes
- Swap heavy cream for half-and-half or coconut milk for a lighter or dairy-free version
- Stir in grated parmesan for extra richness
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge or 2 months in the freezer
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 400