Description
How to make tender smothered chicken with creamy mushroom gravy and melted cheese that brings restaurant flavors straight to your kitchen table.
Ingredients
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Chicken Base
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Mushroom Gravy
- 8 oz baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prep Chicken: Pound chicken breasts to even thickness and season with salt and pepper. Mix flour with all seasonings in a shallow dish, then coat each piece thoroughly.
- Sear Chicken: Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Cook Mushrooms: Add butter to same skillet and sauté sliced mushrooms until golden brown and tender, about 5 minutes. They should release their moisture and develop color.
- Make Gravy: Sprinkle flour over mushrooms and cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, then cream and Worcestershire until smooth and thickened.
- Combine Everything: Return chicken to skillet and nestle into gravy. Top with both cheeses and cover. Cook 3-4 minutes until cheese melts completely.
- Finish Serving: Remove from heat and let rest 2 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately while hot and bubbly for best results.
Notes
- Don’t skip pounding the chicken – it ensures even cooking and tender results.
- Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 3 days in refrigerator.
- Fresh grated cheese melts much better than pre-shredded varieties.
- Let chicken rest 2 minutes before serving for juiciest results.
- Add splash of broth when reheating to restore creamy gravy consistency.
Allergy Information: Dairy, Gluten
Nutrition
- Calories: 485 calories
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 48g