Smothered Chicken with Cheese

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Season the chicken on both sides with the paprika, ¾ tsp (4 gr) of the salt, and 1 gr of the black pepper.

   Ingredients used: 4.0 piece Chicken Breast, 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 2.0 gr Paprika, 4.0 gr Salt

   Cookware: plate

2. Step 2

   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the seasoned chicken for about 4 minutes per side, then transfer it to a clean plate.

   Timer: 8 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Olive Oil

   Cookware: large skillet, plate, tongs

3. Step 3

   Melt the butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, mushrooms, remaining ¼ tsp (1 gr) salt, and remaining 1 gr black pepper; cook until softened and lightly browned.

   Timer: 7 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 28.0 gr Butter, 225.0 gr Cremini Mushroom, 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 1.0 gr Salt, 1.0 piece Yellow Onion

   Cookware: large skillet

4. Step 4

   Add the garlic and cook over medium heat until fragrant.

   Timer: 1 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 8.0 gr Garlic

   Cookware: large skillet

5. Step 5

   Sprinkle in the flour and stir over medium heat until it coats the vegetables and loses its raw appearance.

   Timer: 1 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 24.0 gr All-Purpose Flour

   Cookware: large skillet

6. Step 6

   Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, then add the cream and Worcestershire sauce. Bring the gravy to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook until slightly thickened.

   Timer: 4 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 300.0 ml Chicken Broth, 120.0 ml Heavy Cream, 15.0 ml Worcestershire Sauce

   Cookware: large skillet, whisk

7. Step 7

   Return the seared chicken and any collected juices to the skillet. Spoon gravy over the chicken, cover, and simmer over low heat until the thickest part of each breast reaches 74°C.

   Timer: 12 min (fixed)

   Cookware: large skillet, skillet lid, tongs

8. Step 8

   Scatter the cheddar over the chicken, cover, and cook over low heat until the cheese melts. Serve the chicken with the onion-mushroom gravy spooned over it.

   Timer: 3 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 115.0 gr Cheddar Cheese

   Cookware: large skillet, skillet lid