Description
This Homestyle Chicken and Gravy recipe features tender chicken breasts cooked to perfection and smothered in a rich, flavorful homemade gravy. Made with simple pantry staples like flour, butter, chicken stock, and seasoning, this hearty dish is perfect served over creamy mashed potatoes or rice for a comforting meal everyone will love.
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 Suggestion
- Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes or your choice of mashed potatoes or rice
Instructions
- Prepare the seasoning mixture: In a small bowl, combine the flour, onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.
- Season the chicken: Lightly season the chicken breasts evenly with kosher salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook about 5 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Start the gravy base: Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter and chicken base to the skillet, stirring until the butter melts.
- Make the roux: Sprinkle in the flour and seasoning mixture and stir constantly to combine, cooking for 30 seconds to 1 minute until it forms a smooth roux.
- Add liquids and simmer: Slowly pour in the chicken stock while scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits. Add the water and whisk thoroughly to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until thickened to your desired consistency.
- Finish with cream: Stir in the heavy cream if using, blending it smoothly into the gravy.
- Combine chicken and gravy: Shred or slice the cooked chicken and return it along with any collected juices to the skillet. Simmer together for a few minutes to meld the flavors.
- Season and serve: Taste the gravy and adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve the chicken and gravy over mashed potatoes or rice. Excellent paired with peas and garlic bread.
Notes
- If the gravy is too thick, add additional chicken broth or water a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- If the gravy is too thin, simmer longer to reduce, or thicken by whisking together 2 teaspoons cornstarch and 3 teaspoons water and adding it slowly to the gravy while simmering.
- If the gravy is too salty, add ½ cup water and simmer briefly to dilute the saltiness, then adjust thickness if needed.
- For more flavor, add extra onion powder, garlic powder, or a pinch of ground sage and poultry seasoning.
- Serve over Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Red Skin Mashed Potatoes, or Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes for a classic homestyle meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
