Smothered Chicken Recipe

Name: Smothered Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons fennel seeds; 2 bone-in chicken breast halves, skinned; 1 teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, halved and thinly sliced (about 1 lb.); 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced; ½ cup chicken broth

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons fennel seeds
2 bone-in chicken breast halves, skinned
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, halved and thinly sliced (about 1 lb.)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
½ cup chicken broth

1
Sprinkle the fennel seeds in the bottom of a nonstick pan and cook over medium heat, shaking pan occasionally, until toasted, about 5 minutes.
2
Transfer to a plate to cool, then grind seeds in a spice grinder or grind with a mortar and pestle; set aside.
3
Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt and cayenne.
4
Heat the oil in the same pan over medium heat.
5
Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes on each side; transfer to a plate and set aside.
6
Add onion and garlic to pan; cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
7
Add the bell peppers, chicken, fennel, and broth; bring to boil.
8
Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until chicken is cooked through and bell peppers are tender, about 20 minutes.

340

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons fennel seeds, 2 bone-in chicken breast halves, skinned, 1 teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Smothered Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Smothered Chicken

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