Description
This Easy Smothered Chicken recipe. Is the epitome of comfort food. Blending the savory flavors of crispy bacon, and juicy chicken. And a creamy garlic spinach gravy. The chicken breasts. Seasoned with lemon pepper and garlic powder. Are perfectly seared to golden perfection. The rich, velvety gravy. Made from chicken stock. And half and half. Is infused with garlic and Italian herbs. Then enriched with fresh spinach. Topped with crispy bacon bits. And garnished with fresh sage and parsley. This dish. Is indulgent. And heartwarming. Making it a favorite. For family dinners.
Ingredients
6 strips bacon
For The Chicken:
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally to make 4 fillets
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp lemon pepper
4 tbsp all-purpose flour
4 tbsp finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese
4 tbsp vegetable oil, for frying
For The Gravy:
4 tbsp unsalted butter
7–8 garlic cloves, smashed
3 tbsp flour
1 1/2 c chicken stock (broth)
1 c half and half or heavy cream
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
5 oz baby spinach
Fresh sage leaves and parsley to garnish
Instructions
Prepare Bacon: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Fry bacon until crispy. Then transfer to a plate.
Season Chicken: Season chicken fillets with lemon pepper, garlic powder, and salt.
Dredge Chicken: In a shallow bowl, mix flour and Parmesan. Dredge chicken in the mixture. Shaking off excess.
Sear Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in the same skillet. Once hot, sear chicken on each side until golden. About 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
Make Gravy: Wipe the skillet. With a paper towel. Add butter and smashed garlic. SautΓ© for about 1 minute. Whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually add chicken stock and half and half. Whisking constantly until thickened. Season with salt, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 2 minutes.
Add Spinach: Stir in baby spinach and cook until wilted. About 2 minutes.
Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the pan. Chop bacon and add to the pan. Cover partially. Cook over low heat for 1-2 minutes. Garnish with sage leaves. And parsley.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free. Substitute the all-purpose flour. With a gluten-free flour blend. That includes xanthan gum. Ensure that the chicken stock. Is gluten-free as well. For dredging the chicken. You can use almond flour. Or a gluten-free flour blend. Mixed with Parmesan cheese. These changes maintain the recipe’s delicious flavors. And textures. While making it suitable. For those with gluten sensitivities. Be sure to check all seasoning labels. To confirm they are gluten-free. Enjoy your gluten-free smothered chicken. With the same rich, creamy, and savory goodness!
