Have you tried smothered chicken? It’s a quick and easy meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes. It’s made with tender, seasoned chicken breasts and caramelized onions simmered in a homemade gravy. You can serve it with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta. It’s so good!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20-25 minutes

Serves: 3-4

Ingredients:

2 oz Dry French onion soup (2 envelopes) or make your own

1 tsp. Paprika (I used smoked paprika)

1 T. Fresh thyme or 1 tsp. dried thyme

1/4 C. Plain flour

3 Large boneless skinless chicken breasts cut lengthwise

Cooking oil if needed

4 Slices bacon diced

1 Large onion roughly diced

1 tsp Garlic, minced

2 C. Chicken stock

1/4 C. Sour cream, yogurt (Greek is good also), or heavy cream

For thicker gravy:

1/4 C. Flour plus 1/4 C. Water, mixed together

What to do:

Add the soup mix, paprika, thyme, and flour to a Ziplock bag. Add the chicken breasts and shake to coat. Shake them off after removing them from the bag, set them on a plate, and set aside. Most of the onion pieces will fall off; that’s okay.

Save the excess flour and onion mixture.

In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crispy, then remove and set aside. Add the chicken breasts and cook on both sides for 1-2 minutes. You want a nice sear, so be careful not to overcook the chicken, as it will become tougher. Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it on a plate.

If you need more oil, add it at this point. Add the chopped onions. Sauté the onions for 4–5 minutes, or until they start to caramelize and turn golden brown. The onions will release enough liquid to deglaze the pan and get all those good, yummy bits off the bottom. At the last few seconds, add the garlic. Stir until fragrant. Then add the bacon, broth, yogurt, and the leftover French onion mixture. Stir to combine. Place the chicken back in the skillet and cover. Cook for 20–25 minutes, or until done.

When your chicken is done, you can choose to thicken the sauce. Place the chicken on a plate or to the side of the pan. Then add equal amounts of flour and water to a small bowl and stir together. Add a tablespoonful at a time, allowing it to thicken between additions. Continue until you reach the desired consistency. Place your chicken back in to warm it up. Enjoy!