Description
Chicken and gravy comfort families with pure home-style deliciousness that makes dinner feel like a warm hug. Tender chicken smothered in rich, silky gravy delivers classic comfort straight from your kitchen to the dinner table.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Fats:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Flour and Thickeners:
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
Liquids:
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Instructions
- Pat your 4 chicken breasts completely dry with paper towels, ensuring no excess moisture remains.
- Combine 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl.
- Thoroughly coat both sides of the chicken with the prepared seasoning mixture, pressing gently to help spices adhere.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat until butter melts and starts to sizzle.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into the hot skillet, cooking for exactly 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer chicken to a plate and loosely cover with foil to maintain warmth.
- In the same skillet, melt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter over medium heat for approximately 1 minute.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup all-purpose flour into melted butter, whisking continuously for 2 minutes until mixture turns light golden.
- Gradually pour 2 cups chicken broth into the roux, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
- Add ½ cup whole milk, continuing to whisk until gravy becomes smooth and consistent.
- Incorporate 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and salt to taste.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer gravy for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until desired thickness is achieved.
- Return chicken to skillet, spooning gravy generously over the top and allowing it to warm for 3-4 minutes.
- Plate your chicken and gravy immediately over mashed potatoes or rice, ensuring each piece is generously coated with sauce.
Notes
- Pat the chicken thoroughly dry before seasoning to ensure a crispy, golden-brown exterior that seals in maximum flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer to check chicken doneness, as overcooking can make the meat tough and dry.
- For a gluten-free version, replace wheat flour with cornstarch or a gluten-free flour blend when making the roux.
- Add a splash of white wine or a teaspoon of Dijon mustard to the gravy for deeper, more complex flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-24 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg