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Smothered Chicken

October 17, 2022 by Kimberly Killebrew Ā· 95 Comments

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Smothered Chicken….Moist and tender chicken breasts are drenched in a luxuriously creamy bacon and mushroom sauce.Ā  It is irresistibly delish!Ā  Come pull up a chair and enjoy some ultimate comfort food!

smothered chicken recipe creamy mushroom bacon sauce

A few years ago when I made this Smothered Chicken for the first time I marveled at how our family dinner was actually peaceful.Ā  Our normally rambunctious 4 and 2 year old kids were so engrossed in the meal, so contented, that my husband and I were actually able to enjoy the meal ourselves – imagine that!Ā  If only family dinner could always be like this! Ā Both of our kids asked for seconds and our 4 year old remained at the table for a full 7 minutes after everyone else was done, savoring every last morsel. Ā I made a mental note: Ā Serve Smothered Chicken every night, ha!

Fast forward several years and our kids love this smothered chicken as much today as they did then.Ā  And it’s always a hit when we serve it to friends and family.Ā  We’re confident you’ll love it as much as we do!

smothered chicken recipe creamy mushroom bacon sauce

Mushrooms, bacon and cream come together in this fabulous comfort dish.Ā  You’ll find yourself setting aside everything you learned about table manners and picking up the plate to give it six solid licks to lap up every last drop of sauce.Ā  (Not that I’m speaking from personal experience or anything).

And if you’re the parent of a toddler, preschooler or teenagers who can’t sit through a family meal without chaos breaking loose, this Smothered Chicken recipe is your new secret tool to peace and happiness – at least for the duration of dinner!

smothered chicken recipe creamy mushroom bacon sauce

Smothered Chicken Recipe

Let’s get started!

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the chicken and sear both sides until browned. Transfer to a plate and set aside, leaving the browned bits in the bottom of the pan – that’s going to add a lot of great flavor to the sauce.

Next fry the bacon until crispy. Ā Don’t drain the bacon grease – that’s a must for flavor!Ā  (And yes, it’s okay to live a little once a while.)

browning the meat and frying the bacon

Add the mushrooms and cook until the mushrooms are soft, 3-4 minutes.

Add the garlic and cook for another minute.

Add the butter, let it melt, then add the flour and stir until combined. Ā Cook for about 30 seconds.Ā  This will eliminate the “floury” taste.

adding mushrooms garlic flour

While whisking constantly, pour in the heavy cream and milk. Ā Bring the sauce to a simmer and continue whisking until the sauce is thickened.

Stir in the salt.

pouring in the cream adding salt

Stir in the parsley.

Nestle the chicken breasts in the sauce and spoon some sauce over them. Ā Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

And salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately garnished with some fresh parsley.

Serve with rice, pasta or potatoes.

adding parsley simmering chicken breasts

Enjoy!

smothered chicken recipe creamy mushroom bacon sauce

For more delicious American-style comfort food try our:

  • Sausage Gravy and Biscuits
  • Hamburger GravyĀ 
  • Skillet Corn Pudding
  • Ultimate Green Bean Casserole
  • Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
  • New England Clam Chowder
smothered chicken recipe creamy mushroom bacon sauce gravy

Smothered Chicken

Kimberly Killebrew
Moist and tender chicken breasts are drenched in a luxuriously creamy bacon and mushroom sauce for the ultimate comfort dish!
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5 from 20 votes
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine All, American
Servings 4
Calories 492 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts , cut in half lengthwise to form 4 thinner chicken fillets (or 4 whole chicken breasts if you prefer a bigger serving), both sides sprinkled with salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 5 slices thick-cut bacon , diced (use more bacon if using thin-sliced)
  • 6 ounces fresh white button or cremini mushrooms , sliced
  • 1 clove garlic , minced
  • 1-2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the chicken and sear both sides until browned. Transfer to a plate and set aside, leaving the browned bits in the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the bacon and cooked until crispy. Add the mushrooms and cook until soft, 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the butter, melt, then add the flour and stir to combined. Cook for 30 seconds.
  • While whisking constantly, pour in the heavy cream and milk. Bring the sauce to a simmer and continue whisking until the sauce is thickened. Add the salt and parsley.
  • Nestle the chicken breasts in the sauce and spoon sauce over them to cover. Return the sauce to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with rice, pasta or potatoes and garnish with some fresh chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 731mg | Potassium: 684mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 701IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 207mg | Iron: 1mg
Keyword Smothered Chicken
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Originally published on The Daring Gourmet on April 22, 2014.

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  1. Kim says

    November 19, 2022 at 5:38 pm

    I totally agree this is Southern comfort food at its best, and the recipe is so easy. My family can be picky and even my Yankee born husband enjoyed it. Five stars and 6 thumbs up! We enjoy the international diversity of your recipes!

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    • Kimberly Killebrew says

      November 23, 2022 at 9:29 am

      Fantastic, Kim, I’m thrilled to hear that – thank you! :)

      Reply
  2. Jan says

    December 23, 2020 at 1:30 pm

    This sounds like what we called growing up chicken and gravy. My mom.used to make it for her 7 kids. With her being a single parent she had to fix meals that was filling with just a little meat. This was one those meals. We kids loved it. She would double it to make sure there was enough.
    I made it for my 3 girls and now they are making for their kids.
    So I guess tells just how good tasting it is
    Keep up the great recipes, li reading them and deciding which one I’ll fix.
    Thank you and my God bless

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      December 23, 2020 at 3:54 pm

      Thanks so much for sharing, Jan. We don’t eat a ton of meat in our family either and prefer “stretching it out” in saucy dishes like this one. This one’s always a hit.

      Reply
  3. Helga says

    July 1, 2020 at 10:48 am

    I tried this last night. So very delicious and yummy! I used half and half to replace the heavy cream and milk. I also added tarragon for a different taste. I made enough for two meals so will enjoy tonight again.

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    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      July 1, 2020 at 3:10 pm

      Wonderful, Helga, I’m so glad you enjoyed it, thank you! Tarragon’s a great choice.

      Reply
  4. Naomi B says

    June 20, 2020 at 4:59 am

    at last minute i discovered that i was out of heavy cream so i substituted light cream (5%), using same proportions. The sauce was splendidly silky and lush. loved the recipe, so did my guests!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      June 20, 2020 at 10:03 am

      Thank you, Naomi, I’m so glad you and your guests enjoyed it! :)

      Reply
  5. Sandra says

    June 17, 2020 at 11:15 am

    Such a great meal for any night of the week!

    Reply
  6. Suzanne says

    June 17, 2020 at 1:50 am

    I have a recipe almost the same as this so I know it’s delicious. I chop my chicken up into bite size pieces and make the sauce slightly thick then I make some crepes and fill them with the chicken mix. Yum Yum, everyone loves these when I make them. I roll them, sprinkle cheese over the top and heat them through in the oven.

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    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      June 17, 2020 at 11:23 am

      Using this as a crepe filling is a great idea, Suzanne, thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  7. Mary says

    June 16, 2020 at 1:34 pm

    Many thanks Kimberley, this WAS plate-licking good. Added some finely chopped celery with the vegetables as well. Really lovely! Mmmmmmm

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    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      June 16, 2020 at 4:45 pm

      Wonderful, Mary! I’m so glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the feedback about the added veggies!

      Reply
  8. Hooper says

    June 16, 2020 at 11:11 am

    What a delicious dinner recipe! Adding this to my dinner line up for the week; looks too good to pass up!

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  9. Kevin says

    June 16, 2020 at 9:44 am

    This chicken dish has all the right flavors! Loved it!

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    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      June 16, 2020 at 11:36 am

      Thanks so much, Kevin!

      Reply
  10. Deseree says

    June 16, 2020 at 6:34 am

    That sauce has me drooling! Smothered chicken is always a hit and this one sounds perfect for dinner next week.

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