Description
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken fillets in rich gravy, enhanced by crispy bacon and aromatic herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 beef bouillon cube (or 1 teaspoon beef Better Than Bouillon)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup plain or Italian-style breadcrumbs
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2–3 drops Kitchen Bouquet (optional)
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce (or substitute Worcestershire sauce)
- 5 thick-cut bacon strips
- ¼ teaspoon ground sage
- ⅓ cup half and half (equal parts milk and cream)
- 2.5 cups chicken broth (preferably low sodium)
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Dredging Mixture: In a large plate, combine ½ cup flour, breadcrumbs, seasoned salt, and black pepper.
- Cook the Bacon: Heat a large skillet over medium-low, adding the bacon strips until crisp.
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice each chicken breast horizontally and pound to ¾-inch thickness.
- Dredge the Chicken: Pat chicken fillets dry and coat them in the dredging mixture.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat reserved bacon drippings with vegetable oil and fry the chicken until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Make the Gravy: Discard excess oil, melt butter in the skillet, and whisk in 4 tablespoons of flour until smooth.
- Whisk in the Liquids: Gradually incorporate chicken broth and half and half, stirring to thicken.
- Combine and Simmer: Return the chicken and bacon to the skillet, let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish with parsley and serve alongside mashed potatoes.
Notes
For a lighter option, use turkey bacon. Feel free to substitute chicken thighs for richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Smothered Chicken, Comfort Food, Hearty Meal