Smothered Chicken

This delicious southern recipe is a family favorite at our home. 

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon butter

pkg of chicken breasts (3-4)

salt & pepper

4 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons flour

1 small onion, diced

1 - 2 cups chicken broth

Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in large skillet over medium heat.  Salt and pepper chicken breasts.  Cut each breast into two pieces. 

Add chicken pieces to the hot skillet.  Let brown, then turn.  Let brown then remove from skillet to a plate.  Chicken will not be cooked all the way. 

Add 4 tablespoons of butter to skillet.  Once melted, then sprinkle flour over melted butter.  Whisk constantly for a minute. 

Add diced onion.  Cook for a couple of minutes until translucent.   Whisk in chicken broth.  Bring to a boil. 

Return chicken to skillet.  Reduce heat to bring chicken to a simmer.  Put lid on skillet and simmer until chicken is done.   

Serve with sauce.  Perfect with mashed potatoes.