Creamy Smothered Chicken Recipe You’ll Crave
This Creamy Smothered Chicken is the weeknight savior you didn’t know you needed. Made with simple pantry staples and ready in under 30 minutes, it delivers home-style comfort in every creamy, savory bite — perfect over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Whisk
- Spatula or Tongs
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 cup chicken broth low-sodium
- 2 tbsp soy sauce low-sodium
- 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup 1 can
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic. Sauté until translucent and fragrant.
- Add chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, soy sauce, and chicken broth until smooth and glossy.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and pour the sauce over it. Let the sauce bubble and coat the chicken.
- Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until chicken is fully cooked and tender, about 10 minutes. Sauce will thicken.
- Serve chicken topped with the creamy sauce over rice, potatoes, or your favorite side.
Notes
Use low-sodium ingredients to keep flavors balanced. Garnish with parsley or chives for color and brightness. A splash of cream can add extra richness.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 640mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.6mg
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