Description
This easy Chicken and Gravy recipe served over mashed potatoes is the ultimate comfort food. Ready in 30 minutes, it’s creamy, flavorful, and family-approved!
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts (split lengthwise into thinner breasts) or 4 medium/small chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Kosher salt & black pepper
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon chicken base (Better Than Bouillon 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)
- Mashed potatoes for serving
Instructions
1. Mix flour, onion powder, and garlic powder in a small bowl and set aside.
2. Lightly season chicken breasts with kosher salt and black pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for about 5 minutes per side until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
4. Lower heat and add butter and chicken base. Stir until melted.
5. Add flour-spice mix and stir constantly to make a roux.
6. Slowly add chicken stock and water while whisking to prevent lumps. Let simmer to thicken.
7. Stir in heavy cream if using.
8. Shred the cooked chicken and return to the pan. Simmer a few minutes.
9. Adjust seasoning and serve over mashed potatoes.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for an even quicker version.
Double the cream for extra-rich gravy.
Store leftovers in fridge for 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 362
- Sugar: 3 g
- Fat: 22 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 29 g