Southern Smothered Chicken
A comforting dish featuring crispy bacon, lightly breaded chicken, and creamy seasoned gravy, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces Bone-in Chicken Breasts For added flavor and juiciness.
- 4 slices Bacon For crispiness and smoky flavor.
- 1/2 cup Flour For dredging the chicken.
- 1 teaspoon Salt To enhance flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Pepper To enhance flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder For depth of flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder For depth of flavor.
- 2 cups Chicken Broth For making the sauce.
- 1 cup Heavy Cream For creamy gravy.
- 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil Used for frying the chicken.
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on a paper towel.
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Dredge in Flour: Coat each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat the Skillet: Add a little cooking oil to the skillet with bacon grease and heat over medium-high heat.
- Brown the Chicken: Add chicken breasts to the hot skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes each side. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Remove Chicken: Once browned, remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Make the Gravy: In the same skillet, add chicken broth and scrape up brown bits. Bring to a simmer, then stir in heavy cream.
- Combine Chicken and Gravy: Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer on low for 20-30 minutes until fully cooked.
- Add the Bacon: Stir crispy bacon into the gravy.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate with gravy on top.
Notes
For extra crispy chicken skin, consider finishing under the broiler for a few minutes. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F for juiciness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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