Best 7 Smothered Chicken Using Leftover Chicken Recipes

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Smothered chicken is a classic comfort food dish that can be made with leftover chicken. It's a hearty, flavorful dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious smothered chicken dish that the whole family will enjoy. Whether you're using leftover roasted chicken, fried chicken, or even rotisserie chicken, you can easily turn it into a smothered chicken dish that's sure to be a hit.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SMOTHERED CHICKEN RECIPE



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Liven up your dinners with this delicious smothered chicken recipe. Coated in a creamy white wine, mushroom, bacon and cheese sauce, there's nothing boring about this recipe!

Provided by Becky Hardin

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

¼ cup salted butter
4 medium sized chicken breasts
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon all spice
½ cup bacon (crumbled)
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup chicken broth
¼ cup white cooking wine
1 cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
1 medium onion (diced)
16 ounces fresh mushrooms (sliced)
Fresh parsley for garnish

Steps:

  • Over medium heat, melt butter in a large pan.
  • Season Chicken with salt and pepper.
  • In a shallow bowl combine flour, garlic powder, oregano, thyme and all spice. Reserve 2 Tablespoons of the flour mixture for later. Dredge chicken through mixture then add to prepared pan.
  • Brown chicken for 6 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate and set aside.
  • Whisk in reserved flour.
  • Then add crumbled bacon, heavy cream, broth, wine and parmesan cheese. Stir to combine. Cook one minute until it begins to thicken,
  • Add mushrooms and onions to the pan and cook 3 minutes or until tender.
  • Reduce heat to medium low, add chicken breasts back to the pan and simmer covered for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 953 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 69 g, Fat 58 g, SaturatedFat 30 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 293 mg, Sodium 1351 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SOUL SMOTHERED CHICKEN



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You can't just go to any restaurant and get smothered chicken like you would if you went down to the urban neighborhoods in Houston. This meal of browned chicken in a savory chicken gravy sauce is best when served over a bed of white rice.

Provided by Veronica Rockett

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup butter
1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups chopped yellow onions
1 cup chopped celery
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups chopped carrots
3 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Dredge in 3/4 cup flour, place in the skillet, and brown on all sides. Set chicken aside, and drain skillet, reserving about 1 tablespoon butter.
  • Reduce skillet heat to medium-low, and stir in onions, celery, garlic, and carrots. Cook 5 minutes, until tender. Stir in the flour, and cook 5 minutes more. Pour in the chicken broth, season with cayenne pepper, and remaining salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low.
  • Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and continue cooking 30 minutes, until chicken juices run clear and gravy has thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 78.9 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 1471.3 mg, Sugar 5 g

SMOTHERED CHICKEN (USING LEFTOVER CHICKEN)



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My family enjoys this quick meal. I have used chicken I had cooked and had in the freezer, chicken from a leftover whole chicken I cooked and chicken from a deli rotisserie. I have also used jarred gravy and leftover gravy. It's been good either way. We like it served over egg noodles.

Provided by bmcnichol

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sliced onion
8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
1 (12 ounce) jar chicken gravy
1 -1 1/2 lb cooked leftover chicken
1 tablespoon parsley

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a skillet.
  • Add onion and mushrooms and cook until onions are tender.
  • Add gravy.
  • Add chicken and mix into the sauce.
  • Cover and cook until chicken is heated through.
  • Top with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.8, Fat 28.2, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 102.1, Sodium 513.6, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.6, Protein 25.2

SMOTHERED CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 chicken breasts
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 onion
2 small garlic cloves
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 chopped green onions, including green part

Steps:

  • Clean chicken breasts and dry well. In a shallow baking dish, combine the flour, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, and pepper. Dredge chicken breasts in flour mixture to coat. Shake off excess. In a large skillet heat 1/4-inch vegetable oil over medium heat. Add chicken and brown well, about 2 minutes on each side. Remove from pan and set aside. Pour excess oil from pan, leaving a thin layer. Add onions and garlic, saute, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes. In a bowl combine sour cream, chicken stock and green onions and mix well. Transfer chicken back to skillet, pour sour cream mixture over it. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered, until done, about 10 minutes.;

SUNNY'S EASY SMOTHERED CHICKEN



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more if needed
Two 8-ounce containers sliced white button mushrooms
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 medium sweet or white onion, large diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 cups beef stock, warmed
4 grilled chicken breasts, from the freezer or refrigerator section of the grocery, thawed if frozen
Two 10-ounce containers microwavable white rice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and thyme and more olive oil if needed and saute until lightly browned and tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the onion and season with salt and pepper. Let cook until the onions are softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in the flour and mustard and cook for about 2 minutes. Whisk in the beef stock and bring to a simmer. Cook until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the grilled chicken breasts, then cover the skillet and turn down the heat to medium-low. Let simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Prepare the rice according to the package directions. Remove the rice to a large bowl and stir in 2 tablespoons parsley. Place rice on a platter, then top with the chicken and mushroom sauce. Garnish with the remaining fresh parsley.

SMOTHERED CHICKEN



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You can't go wrong when serving this speedy skillet creation. Top tender chicken breasts with mushrooms, bacon, green onions and cheese for a swift and savory sensation that's sure to become a family favorite. -Penny Walton, Westerville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
4 green onions, chopped
6 bacon strips, cooked and chopped

Steps:

  • Pound chicken breasts to 1/4-in. thickness. Sprinkle with seasonings., In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms until tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan., In same pan, cook chicken in remaining oil until bottom is browned, about 4 minutes. Turn chicken; top with mushrooms and remaining ingredients. Cook, covered, until chicken is no longer pink, 4-5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 555mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 40g protein.

SMOTHERED CHICKEN SOUTHERN STYLE



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Make and share this Smothered Chicken Southern Style recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tina Klein

Categories     Chicken

Time 36m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 1/2 lbs chicken, butterflied (; split down t)
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken on both sides with saltand pepper.
  • Fold wings underneath to secure them.
  • Melt butter in a cast-iron skillet large.
  • enough to hold the flattened chicken comfortably.
  • Put chicken in,skin-side down, cover chicken firmly with a plate and put about 5 lbs of weight on top of the plate.
  • Cook over low heat until skin is nicely browned, about 25 minutes.
  • Turn chicken skin-side up, replace weight, cook about 15 more minutes.
  • Remove chicken and pour off fat, reserving 2 Tbsp.
  • Add flour to fat and whisk.
  • Gradually add chicken broth and cook until thickened.
  • Return chicken (skin-side up), add salt and pepper, replace plate and weight, and continue cooking over low heat about 30 minutes, or until chicken is exceptionally tender.
  • Spoon the gravy over the chicken, cut into serving pieces, and serve with fluffy rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.2, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 130.9, Sodium 330.8, Carbohydrate 2.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 31.5

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables in your smothered chicken dish to add flavor and nutrients. Some good options include bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and carrots.
  • If you don't have any leftover chicken, you can cook some fresh chicken breasts or thighs for this recipe. Just be sure to cook them until they are cooked through before adding them to the sauce.
  • You can adjust the thickness of the sauce by adding more or less cornstarch. If you like a thicker sauce, add more cornstarch. If you prefer a thinner sauce, add less cornstarch.
  • Serve smothered chicken over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles. You can also serve it with a side of vegetables or salad.

Conclusion:

Smothered chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The combination of tender chicken, flavorful sauce, and vegetables makes this dish a surefire hit with the whole family. So next time you have some leftover chicken, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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