Description
Indulge in the warm embrace of Chicken Gravy, a savory sauce that transforms any meal into a comforting experience. Picture tender chicken simmered in a rich, velvety gravy, perfect for drizzling over fluffy mashed potatoes or serving alongside rice. This easy-to-follow recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, inviting you to savor every luscious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients for efficient cooking.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter until foamy. Add garlic and onion; sauté for about 3 minutes until golden.
- Increase heat to medium-high; add chicken breasts and cook each side for about 6 minutes until browned. Remove and let rest.
- Stir flour into the skillet drippings to make a roux, cooking for about 2 minutes until golden.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth, scraping up bits from the pan. Simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Season with black pepper, adjusting to taste. Return sliced chicken to the skillet and coat in gravy.
- Serve hot over mashed potatoes or rice, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg