Description
A comforting and homestyle chicken and gravy recipe that is perfect for a cozy family dinner. Juicy seared chicken breasts smothered in a creamy, flavorful gravy, served with a garnish of fresh parsley.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Gravy:
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear in the skillet until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the gravy: In the same skillet, melt butter, cook onion until soft, add garlic, then stir in flour to make a roux. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, milk/cream, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine chicken and gravy: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon gravy over, and simmer together.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Perfect served over mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker version by skipping the searing step.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with gravy
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
