Southern Style Creamy Chicken

🥘 Southern Style Creamy Chicken and Gravy

Ingredients:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp olive oil

1 medium onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup

1 cup chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp black pepper

½ tsp cayenne (optional, for a little kick)

Salt, to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Season & Sear the Chicken:

Lightly season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high. Sear chicken on both sides until golden brown (about 3–4 minutes each side). Remove and set aside.

2. Make the Creamy Gravy:

In the same skillet, sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in cream of chicken soup, broth, and heavy cream. Whisk until smooth.

3. Simmer:

Return chicken to skillet, spooning gravy over the top. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20–25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.

4. Serve:

Garnish with parsley and serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or fluffy Southern biscuits.