Pumpkin Beer Smothered Chicken

This cozy fall dinner is the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings. We’ve infused the dish with rich seasonal flavors using our Tuscan Herb Seasoning, Ginger Infused Olive Oil, and Black Garlic Balsamic Vinegar, which beautifully complement the earthy sweetness of pumpkin beer. Serve this flavorful smothered chicken over classic comfort sides like roasted potatoes, peas, and carrots for a hearty, satisfying meal that will warm you up all season long.

Serves 4 

Ingredients: 

4 each boneless skinless chicken breast 

2 ½ teaspoons Tuscan Herb Seasoning Blend 

½ teaspoon Fleur de Sel 

½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika 

⅔ cup all-purpose flour 

2 tablespoons Ginger Infused Olive Oil 

2 cups yellow onions, peeled and sliced 

3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 

1 bottle (12 ounces) pumpkin beer 

2 cups chicken broth 

½ cup heavy cream 

2 tablespoons Black Garlic Balsamic Vinegar 

Fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, or rosemary), for garnish 

Instructions 

Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Place Tuscan seasoning, salt, paprika, and flour in a medium bowl and stir to combine. Remove 1 ½ tablespoons of the flour mixture and set aside. 

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, coat the chicken in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess flour before gently placing it in the hot skillet. Sear the chicken until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. 

Add the onion and garlic to the skillet, and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the pumpkin beer to the skillet, stir to combine with the veggies, and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5 to 8 minutes or until the beer has completely evaporated. Sprinkle the onions with the reserved flour and stir to combine the roux. Cook for 1 minute more. 

Add the broth, cream, and balsamic, stir to combine, and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, reduce heat to low. Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked and the sauce thickens. Garnish the skillet with fresh herbs before serving.