"Smothered chicken and gravy is best served over buttery mashed potatoes or rice. You can easily make these on the stove or in a slow cooker...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 tbsp olive oil, divided
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2 lbs. chicken cutlets or breasts ((breasts pounded thin for even cooking))
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1/2 stick butter (4 tbsp)
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poultry seasoning (below) (I love Savory Spice Store's chicken fried steak seasoning)
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3 tbsp all-purpose flour
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2 cups chicken stock (low sodium)
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6 garlic cloves, minced
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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1 stalk celery, diced
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1/3 cup sour cream
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salt and pepper to taste
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buttery potatoes or rice for serving
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1/2 tsp smoked paprika (regular paprika works instead)
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp onion granules (onion powder works instead)
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1/2 tsp dried thyme
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1/2 tsp dried basil
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp ground pepper
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1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
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1/4 tsp dried sage
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4 lbs russet potatoes
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3/4 tsp salt
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1.5 cups half and half (warmed)
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1 stick salted butter (softened)
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3/4 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded (mozzarella, pepper jack, etc.)
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1 tsp garlic powder
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pepper to taste (about 1/2 tsp each)