Description
This Homestyle Chicken and Gravy recipe features tender chicken breasts cooked in a flavorful homemade gravy made with butter, chicken base, and a blend of spices. Perfectly seasoned and served over creamy mashed potatoes or rice, this comforting dish is easy to prepare on the stovetop and makes a satisfying family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts split lengthwise into thinner breasts or 4 medium/small chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Kosher salt & black pepper to taste
Gravy
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon chicken base (Better Than Bouillon recommended)
- 4 tablespoons all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups chicken stock
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup heavy cream (optional)
Serving Suggestion
- Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes or choice of mashed potatoes or rice
Instructions
- Prepare seasoning mix: In a small bowl, combine the flour, onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.
- Season chicken: Lightly season the chicken breasts on both sides with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Cook chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts approximately 5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove chicken: Take the cooked chicken out of the pan and set aside to rest.
- Make roux: Lower heat to medium-low, add the butter and chicken base to the pan, stirring to melt and combine.
- Add flour mixture: Sprinkle the flour and spice mixture into the pan, stirring continuously to form a roux. Cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute until combined and fragrant.
- Add liquids: Slowly pour in the chicken stock while scraping the browned bits off the bottom of the pan. Add the water and whisk constantly to avoid lumps. Allow the mixture to simmer until it thickens to your desired consistency.
- Add cream: Stir in the heavy cream if using to enrich the gravy.
- Combine chicken and gravy: Shred the cooked chicken if desired, then add it back to the pan along with any juices. Simmer together for a few minutes to meld flavors.
- Season and serve: Taste the gravy and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or alongside peas and garlic bread.
Notes
- If the gravy is too thick, thin it with extra chicken broth or water.
- If too thin, continue simmering or add a cornstarch slurry (2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 3 teaspoons water) and whisk in.
- To reduce saltiness, add ½ cup water and simmer for a few minutes, then thicken if needed.
- Enhance flavor by adding a pinch more onion powder, garlic powder, ground sage, or poultry seasoning.
- Serve with mashed potatoes; recommended recipes include Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Red Skin Mashed Potatoes, or Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
