Description
This Chicken and Gravy recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for a cozy dinner. Juicy chicken breasts are seared to perfection and smothered in a rich, savory gravy that pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes or rice.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Gravy:
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 packet (about 1 ounce) chicken gravy mix or 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk (optional for creamier gravy)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat oil or butter in a skillet, sear chicken breasts until cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Gravy: Prepare gravy using broth and gravy mix or flour in the skillet. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish the Dish: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon gravy over the top, and simmer briefly. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Add sliced mushrooms when cooking the chicken for extra flavor.
- You can use bone-in chicken thighs instead; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with gravy
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
