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Smothered Chicken

October 17, 2022 by Kimberly Killebrew · 95 Comments

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This Smothered Chicken recipe is sure to become a family favorite!  Moist and tender chicken breasts are drenched in a luxuriously creamy bacon and mushroom sauce.  Serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta and get ready to 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.  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!  If only family dinner could always be like this!  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.  I made a mental note:  Serve Smothered Chicken every night, ha!

Fast forward several years and our kids love this smothered chicken as much today as they did then.  And it’s always a hit when we serve it to friends and family.  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.  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.  (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.  Don’t drain the bacon grease – that’s a must for flavor!  (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.  Cook for about 30 seconds.  This will eliminate the “floury” taste.

adding mushrooms garlic flour

While whisking constantly, pour in the heavy cream and milk.  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.  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:

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  • 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 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes 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. Jacque Hastert says

    June 16, 2020 at 5:11 am

    This chicken dinner is loaded with amazing flavor. It’s hard to resist and that sauce is incredible.

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      June 16, 2020 at 9:28 am

      Thank you, Jacque, I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  2. Dorothy Reinhold says

    June 15, 2020 at 7:56 pm

    Creamy and delicious! This looks like a dish my family will love.

    Reply
  3. Jen says

    June 15, 2020 at 6:56 pm

    We made this tonight and for sure, keeping the fat from the bacon adds so much flavor. Loved every bite!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      June 15, 2020 at 8:00 pm

      I’m so glad it was a hit, Jen, thank you!

      Reply
  4. Kerri says

    June 15, 2020 at 3:33 pm

    Smothered chicken – um, yes! Adding this to our menu!

    Reply
  5. Anna says

    June 13, 2020 at 2:57 pm

    This chicken is pure comfort food! My whole family is obsessed with this dish!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      June 13, 2020 at 3:00 pm

      I’m thrilled to hear that, Anna, thank you!

      Reply
  6. Sara Welch says

    June 13, 2020 at 1:27 pm

    Tried this for dinner last night and it has easily become a new favorite in our home! So creamy and delicious; can’t wait for leftovers again tonight!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      June 13, 2020 at 1:54 pm

      Thank you, Sara, I’m so glad your family enjoyed it!

      Reply
  7. Kara says

    June 13, 2020 at 11:26 am

    The perfect comfort food! I left out the mushrooms because the rest of my family doesn’t like them. Served it with mashed potatoes, and we all loved it!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      June 13, 2020 at 12:17 pm

      I’m so glad it was a hit, Kara, thank you!

      Reply
  8. Rick says

    April 15, 2020 at 2:36 pm

    Kimberly,

    Made the smothered chicken the other night and it was FANTASTIC!
    This was my first attempt at one of your recipes and it came out SO good! My girlfriend gave MUCHO KUDO’s so all is well in my world!

    I’m making the Orange Chicken tonight and will give you a full report.

    We had bought the restaurant pack of chicken at GFS and I vacuum sealed 2 breast portions and froze for food shortages and am now enjoying the fruits of my labor!

    Anyway…. Thanks so much for a great, inspiring web site. I’ve been perusing all the recipes for dinner ideas as we have been all but shut-ins during this crisis, and have found many wonderful ideas that I can’t wait to try!

    Stay safe, and thanks again.

    Rick & Randi
    Columbus, Ohio

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    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      April 15, 2020 at 8:54 pm

      That’s wonderful, Rick, I’m so glad that you and Randi enjoyed it, thanks so much! :)

      Reply
  9. Karla says

    March 9, 2020 at 5:03 pm

    I have made this recipe so so many times and we just love it ! When reading the comments I noticed some recipe changes like using pork chops so next time I make it am going to try that as it sounds really great too!
    Thank you so much for such a wonderful recipe – most definitely a REPEAT!!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      March 9, 2020 at 5:05 pm

      Thank you, Karla, I’m so glad it’s been a hit!

      Reply
  10. Girard says

    July 17, 2018 at 7:38 pm

    Very delicious! My parents and I enjoyed the meal. I made some substitutions. I didnt have any mushrooms on hand, so i used onions and browned them with the bacon. I also made it gluten and dairy free by adding in unsweetened coconut milk and tapioca flour. Thank you very much! I shall make this again!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      July 17, 2018 at 11:37 pm

      Fantastic, Girard, I’m so glad you enjoyed it, thank you for the feedback!

      Reply
  11. Anonymous says

    July 5, 2017 at 1:09 pm

    That’s a great way to look at it. I’m going to make it again in a couple of weeks. However, my daughter loved it. Going to look at more recipes of yours online tonight thank you so much and it was an easy recipe to make

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      July 5, 2017 at 2:09 pm

      Wonderful and I hope you find many more recipes that you enjoy! :)

      Reply
  12. Kay says

    July 4, 2017 at 5:28 pm

    I made this dinner tonight and we’re trying to eat low carb so I use coconut flour and it gave it a totally different flavor. I think next time I’m just going to count the carbs in the flour and make it your way. Thanks for the recipe

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      July 4, 2017 at 11:13 pm

      Hi Kay! Yes, coconut flour has a very strong flavor and for that reason I don’t use it in savory dishes, only for baking. Think of it this way: This dish only has 4 tablespoons of flour to begin with and that’s divided into 4 servings. So that’s 1 tablespoon of flour per person which is only 6 grams of carbs.

      Reply
  13. Laura says

    October 19, 2016 at 4:41 pm

    Delicious! Too decadent for weekly dinner but fantastic as an occasional indulgence! Very easy as well

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      October 19, 2016 at 6:52 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it, Laura, thank you!

      Reply
  14. Lauren @ Hall Nesting says

    June 27, 2016 at 1:08 pm

    Put the sauce in a cup for me please.

    Reply
  15. Cathy | Lemon Tree Dwelling says

    June 26, 2016 at 10:14 pm

    I want to eat that sauce by the spoonful!!!

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