Description
This homestyle chicken and gravy recipe is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for a cozy dinner. Tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich, creamy gravy make this a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Gravy:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 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 fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the gravy: In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté onion, add garlic, then stir in flour. Slowly whisk in broth and milk, add thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish the dish: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon gravy over the top, simmer briefly. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or biscuits for a complete meal.
- For added flavor, use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs adjusting cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with gravy
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
