Smothered Chicken Breasts with Savory Onion Gravy Made Easy
A simple and delicious recipe for smothered chicken breasts served with a savory onion gravy. Perfect for a comforting dinner!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper, then add to the skillet and sear until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Add sliced onion and minced garlic to the skillet, sauté until the onions are soft.
- Stir in the chicken broth and dried thyme, then return the chicken to the skillet.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- Serve with mashed potatoes or rice to soak up the gravy.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce to the gravy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with gravy
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Smothered Chicken, Chicken Breasts, Onion Gravy, Easy Recipe