Description
Enjoy a comforting and delicious meal with this homestyle chicken and gravy recipe. Tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich, savory gravy, perfect for serving over mashed potatoes or rice.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Gravy:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Sear the chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, sear the chicken in olive oil until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make the gravy: Melt butter in the skillet, whisk in flour, then slowly add chicken broth and milk. Simmer and thicken the gravy.
- Finish the dish: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon gravy over the top, and simmer to reheat. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
- Substitute chicken thighs for a juicier option or heavy cream for a richer gravy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with gravy
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
