Description
Smothered Chicken is a comforting and satisfying dish that features juicy fried chicken breasts enveloped in a rich, savory gravy and topped with crispy bacon. This recipe is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, bringing restaurant-quality flavor into your kitchen. With its delightful balance of textures and flavors, Smothered Chicken is sure to become a favorite at your table. Serve it with creamy mashed potatoes or fluffy rice to soak up every last drop of the delicious gravy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 5 strips thick-cut bacon
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2.5 cups chicken broth
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Seasonings (salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, etc.)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by slicing and pounding to an even thickness.
- Dredge the chicken in seasoned flour.
- Fry the bacon until crispy and reserve drippings.
- In the bacon drippings, fry the coated chicken until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove excess oil from the skillet, then make a roux by adding butter and flour.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and seasonings to create the gravy.
- Return fried chicken to the skillet, cover with gravy and chopped bacon, then simmer until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: For added flavor, use fresh herbs or spices of your choice. To make it healthier, consider using skinless chicken breasts and turkey bacon.