Creamy Smothered Chicken (Print-Friendly Version)
Juicy chicken breasts paired with sautéed veggies and a velvety Parmesan sauce. It's an easy, crowd-pleasing dinner for any occasion.
# Ingredients:
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4 chicken breasts, no bones or skin.
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Add salt and pepper as needed.
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2 tablespoons of olive oil.
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1 medium onion, cut into slices.
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2 garlic cloves, finely chopped.
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1 cup of mushrooms, sliced fresh.
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1 sliced bell pepper.
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1 cup of broth made from chicken.
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour.
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1/2 cup of heavy cream.
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1/2 cup Parmesan, shredded.
# Steps:
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Put salt and pepper on both sides of the chicken breasts.
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Warm some olive oil in a big pan on medium-high. Sear the chicken until both sides are golden, then set it aside.
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Using the same pan, cook the onions, garlic, mushrooms, and bell pepper until tender.
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Sprinkle flour on top of the veggies and let it cook for a minute. Slowly mix in the chicken broth after that.
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Put the chicken back into the pan. Cover it up and let it gently simmer until fully cooked.
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Add the cream and Parmesan, stirring until the sauce thickens up nicely.
# Notes:
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Works well served with pasta or mashed potatoes.
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One-pan dish makes cleaning super easy.
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Switch out the veggies to match your tastes.