Chicken and Gravy
Enjoy tender, juicy chicken smothered in rich, savory gravy with this comforting and easy-to-make recipe. Perfect for a cozy family dinner!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 490kcal
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1.5 pounds chicken breasts - boneless, skinless (about 2 breasts)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
Gravy
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs such as thyme, and parsley
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Combine the olive oil and half of the butter in a large skillet and heat over medium-high.
- Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, cooking until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Working in the same skillet, add the remaining butter and whisk in the flour over medium heat - cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the chicken broth and white wine, bringing to a simmer. Reduce the heat, simmering for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Stir in the heavy cream and seasonings, adding additional seasonings to taste.
- Add the chicken back to the skillet and let it simmer in the gravy for 2-3 minutes until heated.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Notes
Tips
Don't overcrowd the pan, cook in batches if necessary.
Deglaze to add flavor using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 173mg | Sodium: 334mg | Potassium: 789mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 9g