Description
Tender, golden chicken breasts smothered in a rich, velvety homemade gravy—comfort food done right! Perfect for cozy dinners that warm the soul. #ChickenAndGravy #ComfortFood #HomestyleDinner #EasyChickenRecipe
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts, split lengthwise into thinner pieces (or 4 medium/small breasts)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- Kosher salt & black pepper, to taste
Gravy
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 1 Tbsp chicken base (e.g., Better Than Bouillon)
- 4 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups chicken stock
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 4–5 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Make the gravy base: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, onion powder, and garlic powder to create a roux. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is lightly browned and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add liquids: Gradually whisk in chicken stock and water, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the gravy thickens, about 3–5 minutes.
- Finish the gravy: Stir in chicken base until fully dissolved. If desired, add heavy cream for a richer, silkier texture. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, spoon the gravy over the top to coat, and heat through for a couple of minutes. Serve warm with your favorite sides!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine to the gravy before simmering.
- You can substitute chicken base with bouillon cubes or broth concentrate.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or buttered noodles for a full homestyle meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with gravy
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg