Smothered Chicken Breasts Easy Dinner for Busy Weeknights
Smothered Chicken Breasts offer a delicious and easy dinner perfect for busy weeknights. This simple chicken recipe brings a rich, creamy sauce and tender meat, making a quick comfort food ideal for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 portions 1x
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Standard
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 the 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 each side for 6 to 7 minutes until nicely browned and fully cooked to 165 degrees F. Remove the chicken and keep it aside.
- Add the sliced onions to the skillet and sauté them while stirring from time to time for about 3 to 4 minutes until they soften.
- Stir in the minced garlic and continue cooking for another 1 to 2 minutes until the aroma emerges.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the pan bottom gently to loosen any browned bits.
- Mix in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and dried thyme thoroughly.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and ladle the sauce over the pieces.
- Turn the heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 5 to 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and serve straight away.
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
Nutrition
- Calories: 400