Smothered Chicken in Mushroom Wine Pan Sauce.

Smothered Chicken in Mushroom Wine Pan Sauce. Lightly seasoned chicken seared until golden with nutty browned butter, shallots, fresh thyme, and sage. The chicken is finished in a yummy white wine pan sauce with caramelized buttered mushrooms and melted Gruyère cheese. The chicken is “smothered” in sauce and then topped with crispy prosciutto and fresh herbs just before serving. It’s delicious, especially when served with a few slices of fresh bread, mashed potatoes, or a side of rice. Such a cozy one-pot dinner with delicious, comforting flavors.

This is my version of smothered chicken and I’m so excited to share it! I was nervous when I decided to tackle a smothered chicken dish. There are so many variations on the Internet. The dish is essentially just chicken cooked and served in a gravy-like sauce. It gives off a Thanksgiving-style taste and vibe.

There’s not usually a lot of color, but as I was cooking and creating the recipe, I added my special twists and tweaks, as I always try to do. Fortunately, it turned out SO GOOD!

I’ve been excited to share the details for the last week. My family all enjoyed this so much!

As I cook away, what I love to do most is add a little of this and a little of that. It can be a bit chaotic trying to remember every last detail of a recipe. Exactly what I added and did, but when I get a dish just right, it’s worth the added effort.

I’ve made this five times over now, and I swear I love it more each time. This one-skillet dish is pretty perfect, I can’t wait for you all to make the recipe!!

Here are the details

Step 1: season the chicken

Before you begin cooking, you should season and flour the chicken. Start with salt and pepper. Then mix garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and a pinch of cayenne pepper with a scoop of flour.

Take the chicken cutlets and toss them in the flour to fully coat. The flour on the chicken creates a crispy chicken that has a coating around it that will allow the sauce to really stick to it.

Step 2: cook the prosciutto and sear the chicken

Find a big skillet, I always use cast iron. Cook the prosciutto until extra crispy, pull it out of the pan, and set aside.

Now add a sliver of butter and pan-sear the chicken until the crust is golden and the butter browns around the chicken. Take the chicken out of the skillet. I usually put it on the same plate as the prosciutto.

Step 3: make the mushroom wine pan gravy

Now, add the remaining butter and all those mushrooms. Get them golden and caramelized. Then add a dry white wine and your favorite chicken broth. I love to use chicken bone broth for added protein instead of regular broth.

Let the wine simmer for 5 minutes, stir in the cream, then slide the chicken right in and let it simmer. The next step is important, sprinkle over some Gruyère cheese and allow it to melt over the chicken and into the sauce. Like French onion-style chicken!

When the cheese is all melted, you can pull the skillet off the stove. Add the prosciutto to the top, then finish with fresh thyme. It’s going to look delish and smell even better.

I’ve been serving this dish with a side of steamed rice for the last couple of weeks and a big fall salad. If you’re looking for something on the lighter side, spaghetti squash is always a favorite in the fall. It would go so well with this smothered chicken.

You can’t go wrong either way. The sauce makes just about anything you serve alongside it great. One thing that’s a must? A few slices of fresh bread for moping up the extra sauce. You just have to do it!

Looking for other simple dinners? Here are my favorites: 

Crockpot Thai Short Ribs with Coconut Rice

Baked Chipotle Cheddar Sweet Potato Chowder

One Skillet Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken and Orzo

Herby Buttered Balsamic Mushroom Ravioli

Spicy Pesto Pasta Alla Vodka

Lastly, if you make this Smothered Chicken in Mushroom Wine Pan Sauce, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!