Smothered Chicken And Gravy

Course Main Course, Poultry

Cuisine American, Southern

Keyword chicken-and-gravy, chicken-breast-recipes, smothered-chicken-and-gravy, smothered-chicken-recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Stand time 5

Total Time 1 15

Servings servings

Calories 308kcal

Author Melissa Sperka

3 Tbsp butter
4 8 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup all purpose flour plus 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper and 1/4 tsp paprika
1 medium onion thinly sliced or chopped
1 10 3/4 oz can cream of chicken with mushrooms soup
1 cup half and half
2 tsp chicken soup base, dissolved in 2 Tbsp hot water i.e. Better Than Bouillon
1 tsp poultry seasoning i.e. Poultry Magic
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried tarragon
1/2 tsp black pepper adjust to taste
2 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley

Preheat the oven to 325°F. On the stovetop melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat in a 6 quart dutch oven or similar oven safe pot.
In a small bowl whisk together flour with 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp paprika and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Dust chicken breasts on all sides with seasoned flour.
Brown chicken in butter for 1 minute on both sides. Arrange in dutch oven or buttered baking dish. Top with onion and a light dusting of paprika.
In a small mixing bowl whisk together, soup, dissolved soup base, half and half, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, tarragon and black pepper. Pour over the chicken and onions.
Bake covered for 50-60 minutes. Remove lid and test the chicken for doneness. Time may vary adjust cooking time depending on the thickness of chicken breasts used. Remove chicken to a platter to rest for 5 minutes. Mix gravy well. (See Cook's note for how to thicken gravy with cornstarch, if desired.)
Serve smothered chicken and gravy garnished with parsley. Serve with cornbread dressing, cooked rice, cooked pasta, mashed potatoes or any of your favorite Southern side dishes.

Alternate Dish: If you don't have a dutch oven, you can brown the chicken in a skillet then place into a covered 13x9-inch baking dish to bake.
How Do You Make Chicken Gravy with Cornstarch? At the end of cooking, you can thicken the gravy further using cornstarch.
Remove the chicken breasts to a platter and keep warm.
Place the dutch oven back onto the stovetop over medium-high heat.
Mix up a cornstarch slurry using equal parts of cold half and half, cold chicken broth or cold milk with cornstarch. Use 1 tablespoon of cornstarch to 1-2 tablespoons of liquid.
Whisk the slurry into the gravy then bring it to a gentle boil. Repeat the process until it's thickened to your taste.