Description
Homestyle Chicken and Gravy is a comforting and savory dish featuring tender pan-cooked chicken breasts smothered in a rich, creamy gravy made with butter, chicken base, and seasoned flour. This classic recipe pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes or rice for a hearty 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 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon chicken base (Better Than Bouillon brand recommended)
- 4 tablespoon all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups chicken stock
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup heavy cream (optional)
Serving
- Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes or preferred mashed potatoes
Instructions
- Mix Seasoning and Flour: In a small bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, onion powder, and garlic powder with a pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Set this mixture aside.
- Season Chicken: Lightly season the chicken breasts with kosher salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
- Prepare Roux: Reduce the skillet heat to medium-low. Add butter and chicken base; stir until the butter melts and the base is incorporated.
- Add Flour Mixture: Sprinkle the flour and spice mixture over the butter. Stir continuously to form a roux and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, allowing the raw flour taste to cook out.
- Add Liquids: Slowly pour in the chicken stock while scraping up browned bits from the pan bottom. Add the water and whisk thoroughly to prevent lumps.
- Simmer Gravy: Let the gravy simmer until it thickens to your desired consistency, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Finish Gravy: Stir in the optional heavy cream for extra richness.
- Shred and Return Chicken: Shred the cooked chicken if desired and return it along with any collected juices to the skillet. Simmer together for a few more minutes to combine flavors.
- Season and Serve: Taste the gravy and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot over mashed potatoes or rice, optionally with peas or garlic bread.
Notes
- If the gravy is too thick, add extra chicken broth or water to thin it out.
- If the gravy is too thin, simmer longer or thicken with a slurry of 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 3 teaspoons water.
- If the gravy tastes too salty, dilute with ½ cup water and simmer briefly to balance flavors.
- Add more onion powder, garlic powder, or poultry seasoning like ground sage to boost flavor if needed.
- Pair with various mashed potato recipes such as Instant Pot, Yukon Gold, Red Skin, or Roasted Garlic mashed potatoes for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
