SMOTHERED CHICKEN IN ONION GRAVY

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A very simple, yet very tasty weeknight chicken dish. The onion, stock and flour reduces down to make a mild, savory gravy.

Provided by fraserwag

Categories     Chicken

Time 48m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 (1/2 lb) boneless skinless chicken breasts (approx 2 lbs total)
6 tablespoons butter
1 large onion
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons ranch dressing
1 3/4 cups chicken stock

Steps:

  • Pound chicken breasts slightly to uniform thickness. Preheat non-stick skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes, then melt 4 tablespoons butter. Sauté the chicken breasts, 2 at a time in the melted butter until browned on both sides. Place browned chicken in a medium-sized sauce pan.
  • Add remaining two tablespoons of butter to skillet, and then sauté the onion until soft and brown, about 4 minutes Add onions to chicken in sauce pan.
  • Add 5 tablespoons flour to skillet, and sauté about 2 minutes, until slightly browned. Add stock and whisk until smooth. Add salt, pepper and garlic powder, and then pour over chicken in sauce pan. Add ranch dressing and stir.
  • Bring mixture to boil in sauce pan, then cover and simmer over medium low for 30 minutes.
  • I serve with homemade biscuits to mop the gravy, along with mashed potatoes, or wild rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547.3, Fat 27.3, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 183.7, Sodium 674.9, Carbohydrate 15.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 3.8, Protein 56.8

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