Why We Love This Smothered Chicken and Gravy
Growing up in Oklahoma, lots of foods were “smothered” in gravy. Smothered pork chops and cube steaks were the most common. Yet I always preferred smothered chicken with rich brown gravy, savory bacon, and perfectly melted cheese. Doesn’t that make your mouth water just thinking about it? Hold on to your hats, folks – ’cause this classic dish is even more delicious than it sounds. Plus, it’s actually a simple recipe to prepare! This traditional smothered chicken breast recipe takes only 30 minutes to make and uses just one pan. So it is a real winner for those busy weeknights when you want something that really sticks to your ribs but requires little effort and cleanup! Serve it with a heaping scoop of mashed potatoes, and you’ve got a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. All you need is one pan and one package of chicken breasts, and you’ve got one happy family!
Ingredients You Need
If your family is anything like ours, you probably have all of these ingredients in your kitchen right now. These are all great pantry staples to keep on hand for any time you need a last-minute dinner that’s super hearty and flavorful! To make the best smothered chicken and gravy you need:
Chicken breasts – boneless and skinless (or chicken thighs) Thick-cut bacon – chopped Onion – chopped All-purpose flour – to make the gravy Chicken base – or bullion or chicken broth Poultry seasoning – or other dried herbs you like, like thyme or marjoram Garlic powder – to really enhance the savory flavor (or onion powder) Cheddar cheese – shredded Scallions – chopped Salt and pepper
You’ll also need water for the gravy. See the full post below for alternative ingredients you can swap to make this dish your own!
How to Make Cheesy Smothered Chicken
Serving Suggestions
This Cheesy Smothered Chicken recipe is simply begging to be served with your favorite comfort food side dishes. These are a few that we love to have on the dinner table when we make Chicken and Gravy:
Air Fryer Green Beans Crispy Fried Brussels Sprouts Best Mashed Potatoes The Ultimate Mashed Sweet Potatoes Cathead Biscuits Easy Air Fryer Carrots Easy 2-Ingredient Oven Roasted Potatoes Creamy Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes Oven Roasted Potatoes and Carrots with Herbs
Looking for More Family-Friendly One-Pan Recipes? Be Sure to Try:
One-Pot Sloppy Joe Noodle Skillet Parmesan Lemon Chicken and Rice Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta Homemade Hamburger Helper Creamy Skillet Cajun Chicken and Mushrooms One Pot Chicken Pasta with Light Basil Cream Sauce Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta (One-Pot!)
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