49 smothered recipes

Pan-seared pork chops smothered in a cranberry-apple sauce with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Fresh cranberries burst into a tart, fruity glaze that pairs naturally with browned pork loin.

Pappardelle smothered in a chunky red sauce with artichokes, roasted peppers, cannellini beans, and sun-dried tomato pesto. Hearty, rustic Italian comfort in 40 minutes.

Green chili sauce made from scratch with diced green chiles, garlic, onion, and a simple flour roux. Ready in 15 minutes for enchiladas, burritos, and smothered anything.

Italian-style baked cod smothered in a rustic tomato, mushroom, and white wine sauce with Parmesan. A Livorno-inspired weeknight fish dinner ready in 40 minutes.

Grilled catfish fillets smothered in a homemade tomato sauce with burgundy wine, garlic, and fresh parsley. Low-fat, low-calorie, and ready in under 40 minutes.

Baked sole fillets smothered in a rich mushroom-shallot cream sauce and topped with grated Parmesan. Just 10 minutes of prep for an elegant weeknight fish dinner.

Seared skirt steak smothered in a smoky chipotle-tomatillo salsa with 15 cloves of roasted garlic and caramelized onions. Bold, beefy Mexican-inspired comfort on one plate.

Loaded baked potatoes smothered in a creamy cheddar broccoli sauce with sour cream and Dijon mustard. A 20-minute weeknight side dish using just 5 simple ingredients.

Pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a buttery white wine tarragon sauce with sautéed mushrooms and shallots. Elegant enough for date night, easy enough for a Tuesday.

Zucchini halves loaded with a savory ground beef, rice, and fresh dill filling, smothered in spaghetti sauce and Parmesan breadcrumbs. A hearty Italian-style dinner that feeds a crowd.

Nell Carter's knockout chicken smothered in sauteed mushrooms, tomatoes, red and yellow onion, scallions, and garlic, finished with Parmesan cheese. A one-pan comfort dish with big, bold flavors.

Mushroom beef patties smothered in a basil cream sauce, topped with melted cheese and onions. Salisbury steak taken up a notch with a hot-pepper kick and fresh mushrooms.

Irish potato stew with coarsely chopped potatoes, onion, and bacon smothered in a roux and simmered in boiling water. A simple, three-ingredient comfort stew that's ready in 25 minutes.

Bite-sized chicken simmered in white wine with broccoli and mushrooms, smothered in a silky garlic cream sauce. A cozy 45-minute dinner for two, served over pasta or rice.

Five-ingredient baked chicken smothered in a sweet and spicy picante glaze with brown sugar and Dijon mustard. On the table in 30 minutes, this weeknight winner pairs with fluffy rice.

Seared lamb shoulder chops smothered in a glossy pineapple-brown sugar sauce with tender carrots and green bell pepper. A sweet and sour twist on lamb that's ready in 35 minutes.