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Dinner

Smothered Chicken

Kuelbs

Ingredients

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  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6–8)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 purple onion; cut in small chunks
  • 1/2 each of red, yellow, and green peppers, sliced in small chunks
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms (optional)
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth (or 1 can plus enough water to make 2 cups)
  • 8 oz Monterey Jack cheese,; grated

Steps

  1. 1

    1. Slice peppers and onions.

  2. 2

    2. Wash the chicken breasts, pat dry. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Brown the chicken, burning when necessary. Transfer the chicken to a 9" x 13" baking dish.

  3. 3

    3. Melt butter; saute onions and peppers until soft, lightly colored and slightly browned. Stir in flour and mix well. Add broth and stir constantly. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 2-3 minutes.

  4. 4

    4. Pour sauce over chicken; cover and bake in a 350 degree oven about 20-30 minutes, or when chicken is cooked through. Grate Monterey Jack cheese over top and bake another 5 minutes.

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