Cozy Smothered Skillet Chicken

Name: Cozy Smothered Skillet Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 large chicken breasts, sliced into cutlets; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons all purpose flour; 1.5 cups chicken broth; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons butter

Tender chicken breasts simmered in a savory onion gravy that tastes just like home.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 18, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

20 minutes

Total

30 minutes

Serves

There is nothing quite like a warm skillet dinner to make the house feel cozy after a long day. This smothered chicken is a favorite in my kitchen because it uses simple pantry staples to create a meal that feels special and hearty.

The secret to the best flavor is browning the chicken well before adding the liquid. If you want an extra touch of comfort, serve this over a big pile of creamy mashed potatoes or buttered noodles to soak up every drop of that gravy.

🧺 Ingredients

2 large chicken breasts, sliced into cutlets
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1.5 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Season your chicken cutlets generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
3
Add the chicken to the skillet and brown each side until golden, then remove the chicken and set it aside on a plate.
4
In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the sliced onions. Cook them until they are soft and golden brown.
5
Stir in the minced garlic and the flour. Cook for about one minute while stirring constantly so the flour loses its raw taste.
6
Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking or stirring to prevent lumps. Add the thyme.
7
Return the chicken and any juices from the plate back into the skillet.
8
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the gravy has thickened to your liking.

💡 Tips

Leftovers keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. If the gravy thickens too much in the fridge, just add a splash of water or broth when you reheat it on the stove.

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