Smothered Chicken and Gravy
A comforting dish of tender chicken cooked in a savory gravy, perfect served over mashed potatoes or rice.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken cutlets or breasts, pounded thin
- 4 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1/2 stick butter (4 tbsp)
- To taste poultry seasoning
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- To taste salt and pepper
- For serving buttery mashed potatoes or rice
Instructions
- Season chicken with olive oil and poultry seasoning, then set aside.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side, reducing heat to medium-low and adding remaining butter. Cook until chicken reaches 165°F, then remove from pan.
- Sauté onions and celery in the same skillet until softened, then add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually pour in chicken stock, scraping the bottom of the pan. Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in sour cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the smothered chicken over mashed potatoes or rice.
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Notes
For cheesy mashed potatoes, consider adding shredded cheese and garlic powder!