Supreme Chicken

Submitted by Zuleika L.

"Great with rice pilaf and broccoli!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 1⁄4 cups half-and-half
• 6 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 1⁄2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

directions

1. In a shallow dish or bowl, combine 4 tablespoons flour, paprika, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. Coat chicken breasts with the flour mixture.
2. In a large skillet, brown the coated chicken in 1/4 cup of butter or margarine. Add the water, cover and let simmer covered for 25 to 30 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4. When chicken breasts are done simmering, remove from the skillet and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish; save drippings. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and half-and-half. M.
5. ix together and stir mixture into reserved drippings in skillet. Bring to a simmer, stirring, and cook until thick and bubbly.
6. Add mushrooms and lemon juice and stir together. Pour sauce over chicken and bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
7. Sprinkle with cheese and bake 3-5 minutes more until cheese melts.

Reviews

[Prayztwice]

Seriously good chicken. The cream sauce really lit up with the lemon juice. Thanks.

 

[denise autrey]

Great recipe! Easy to make and a great taste. My family has declared that I should make it once a week!

 

[luvcookn]

This is absolutely awesome!! I didn't have the chicken breasts, so subbed with legs/thighs, and it worked out just great. I also used smoked paprika. Thanks for sharing!