If you're looking for a quick, easy, and delicious solo smothered chicken breast recipe, you've come to the right place. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a lazy weekend lunch. It's also a great recipe for beginners, as it's simple to follow and doesn't require any special ingredients. With just a few simple steps, you can create a mouthwatering smothered chicken breast that's sure to please everyone at the table.
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SMOTHERED CHICKEN BREASTS
Topped with bacon, caramelized onions, and zippy shredded cheese, this recipe comes together in no time. Plus, it cooks in one skillet, so it's easy to clean up.
Provided by Brent BeSaw
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pan-Fried
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and lemon-pepper.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the chicken breasts in hot oil until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 13 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove and keep warm.
- Place bacon in large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; reserve 2 tablespoons drippings. Cook and stir onion and brown sugar in reserved drippings until onion is golden, about 5 minutes.
- Place two bacon strips on each chicken breast half; top with caramelized onions and sprinkle with Colby-Monterey Jack cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 124.5 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 44 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 809 mg, Sugar 14.5 g
SMOTHERED CHICKEN
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
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.
EASY SMOTHERED CHICKEN BREASTS
After reading this recipe here, it sounded so good that I had to put my personal touches to it. I'm not particularly fond of chicken breasts unless they're flattened to a pulp and delicately browned after being dredged in flour. After that I followed the original recipe except I added crushed red peppers and Italian seasoning. I served this with fettuccine alfredo and roasted asparagus on the side. Delizioso!
Provided by Stephanie (Nussear) Back
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix flour, bread crumbs, garlic salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Coat each chicken breast with flour mixture.
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, reserving bacon drippings; drain bacon on paper towels.
- Cook and stir coated chicken breasts in the bacon drippings until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side; remove and keep warm.
- Cook and stir onion, lemon-pepper seasoning, Italian seasoning, salt, red pepper flakes, and brown sugar in the same skillet until onion is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Arrange chicken breasts on a baking sheet; top each breast with 2 bacon slices. Top with caramelized onion and Colby-Monterey Jack cheese.
- Broil chicken breasts until cheese is melted and bubbling, 1 to 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 663.8 calories, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Cholesterol 151.9 mg, Fat 35.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 48.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 1823.4 mg, Sugar 15 g
SOLO SMOTHERED CHICKEN BREAST
The efficency of this quick solo lunch is improved by using canned mushrroms and quality and flavor is not compromised
Provided by Bill Hilbrich
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 12m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium size cast iron frying pan, heat the oil and butter and stir until the butter nolonger foams.
- Add the thawed chicken breast and fry on one side for 4 minutes.
- Turn the breast over and add the onions, continue to fry for 2 minutes add the mushrooms, and continue to cook for two more minutes.
- Add salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat and check for an internal temperature of 160 degrees (F).
- If more time is required, scoop the onion/mushroom mixture on top of the chicken and cook until the meat is completely done.
- Serve with cold potato salad or rice.
- OPTIONAL: After removing the chicken, add one tablespoon of flour to the hot pan, stir and then add the saved liquid from the mushrooms to make a gravy.
SUNNY'S EASY SMOTHERED CHICKEN
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 BREASTS
After trying a similar chicken dish in a restaurant, I decided to re-create it at home. Topped with bacon, caramelized onions and shredded cheese, this savory dish comes together in no time, and uses ingredients that I usually have on hand. And since it cooks in one skillet, it's a cinch to clean up! -Brenda Carpenter, Warrensburg, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and lemon pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook chicken until a thermometer reads 165°, 6-8 minutes per side. Remove from pan; keep warm. , In same skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon to paper towels; pour off all but 2 tablespoons drippings., In drippings, saute onion with brown sugar over medium heat until tender and golden brown. Top chicken with bacon, onion mixture and cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 560 calories, Fat 34g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 143mg cholesterol, Sodium 710mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 45g protein.
Tips:
- Use a large skillet to prevent the chicken from overcrowding.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and paprika before cooking.
- Cook the chicken breasts over medium heat until they are golden brown on both sides.
- Add the diced onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until they are softened.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer the chicken breasts for 15-20 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
- Serve the smothered chicken breasts with rice, potatoes, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
This smothered chicken breast recipe is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and delicious. This recipe is also versatile, so you can easily customize it to your liking. For example, you could add different vegetables, such as carrots, celery, or zucchini. You could also use a different type of sauce, such as a creamy mushroom sauce or a spicy tomato sauce. No matter how you choose to make it, this smothered chicken breast recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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