Best 7 Smothered Mexican Chicken Recipes

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Craving a flavorful and comforting Mexican dish? Look no further than smothered Mexican chicken! This classic recipe combines succulent chicken pieces simmered in a rich, savory sauce, creating a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds. Served over fluffy rice or warm tortillas, smothered Mexican chicken is a hearty and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion. With its blend of aromatic spices and creamy sauce, this dish is a true delight for chicken lovers and Mexican food enthusiasts alike. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind the best recipe for smothered Mexican chicken, ensuring you create a dish that will become a family favorite.

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MEXICAN SMOTHERED CHICKEN THIGHS



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Chicken thighs are a juicier, less expensive alternative to boneless, skinless chicken breasts. They're used to perfection in this Mexican-inspired dish. -Jeanne Trudell, Del Norte, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup 2% milk
8 bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 pounds), skin removed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, seasoned salt, salt and pepper. Place milk in a separate shallow bowl. Coat chicken with flour mixture, then dip in milk and coat again with flour mixture., In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil in batches. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , In the same skillet, saute onion and jalapenos until tender. Add the tomato sauce, water and spices. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Pour over chicken., Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°. Freeze option: Place cooled chicken with sauce in freezer containers and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered skillet, gently stirring; add a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 802mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

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



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A quick-to-cook mushroom sauce deliciously coats rotisserie chicken pieces in a 30-minute main dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 medium onion, sliced (about 1 cup)
1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (3 cups)
2 teaspoons sugar
1 jar (12 oz) chicken gravy
1 tablespoon dry sherry, if desired
1 deli rotisserie chicken (2 to 2 1/2 lb), cut into serving pieces, skin removed if desired
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion and mushrooms in butter 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender and beginning to brown. Stir in sugar. Cook about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are very brown.
  • Stir gravy and sherry into vegetables. Add chicken to skillet; spoon sauce over chicken.
  • Cover; cook 5 to 10 minutes, turning chicken after half the cooking time, until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1150 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1/2 g

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.;

CHICKEN SMOTHERED WITH ONIONS



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Categories     Chicken     Onion     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 3 1/2 to 3 3/4-pound chicken, quartered
Paprika
2 large onions, sliced
3/4 cup dry white wine
2 bay leaves
1 14 1/2-ounce can chicken broth
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
3 tablespoons water
1/4 cup whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon ground mace or nutmeg
Mashed potatoes
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt, pepper and generous amount of paprika. Add to skillet and cook until beginning to color, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to plate. Add onions to skillet, stir to coat with butter and scrape up any browned bits. Reduce heat, cover and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
  • Set chicken atop onions. Add wine and bay leaves to skillet. Increase heat and boil until most of wine evaporates and mixture is syrupy, about 8 minutes. Add broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, turning occasionally, about 30 minutes. Using tongs, transfer chicken to platter. Tent with foil.
  • Mix flour and 3 tablespoons water in small bowl until smooth. Add to broth in skillet and mix until smooth. Add cream and mace. Boil until thickened to sauce consistency, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Return chicken and simmer until heated through. Taste sauce and adjust seasonings.
  • Spoon potatoes onto plates. Place chicken on plates. Spoon sauce over; sprinkle with parsley and serve.

COUNTRY STYLE SMOTHERED CHICKEN



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

Provided by Kerena

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 10 meals, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 slices bacon
2 1/2-3 lbs chicken, boneless parts of your choice
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed
1 medium onion, sliced
hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In 10" skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towel to drain. Reserve drippings in pan. Crumble bacon and set aside.
  • Over medium heat, in hot drippings, cook chicken 10 minutes or until browned on all sides.
  • Spoon off at.
  • Add soup, garlic and basil; stir until smooth. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover; cook 20 minutes.
  • Add onion and cook covred 15 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve over rice; sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.9, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 88.5, Sodium 302.2, Carbohydrate 3.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.6, Protein 22.1

10 MINUTE SMOTHERED CHICKEN



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Make and share this 10 Minute Smothered Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (4 1/2 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup bacon bits

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/4 inch thickness; sprinkle with garlic powder, and salt.
  • In a large nonstick skillet over medium, heat brown chicken in oil for 4 minutes; turn.
  • Top with mushrooms, cheese, green onion, and bacon; cover and cook until chicken juices run clear and cheese is melted, about 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.3, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 103.1, Sodium 1035.1, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 2.5, Protein 35.6

Tips:

  • To achieve a delicious and flavorful dish, use a variety of spices, including chili powder, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder.
  • For a creamy and rich sauce, use a combination of sour cream, cream cheese, and salsa.
  • To add a bit of heat to the dish, use diced jalapenos or a dash of cayenne pepper.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, simmer it for a longer period of time or add a cornstarch slurry.
  • Serve the smothered Mexican chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, tortillas, or salad.

Conclusion:

Smothered Mexican chicken is a versatile and delicious dish that can be easily customized to your liking. With its bold flavors and creamy sauce, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal that's packed with flavor, give smothered Mexican chicken a try.

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