Description
Whipping up hearty Healthy Homestyle Chicken and Gravy brings comfort straight to your dinner table. Tender chicken smothered in rich, savory gravy makes this classic dish a satisfying meal your family will devour.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chicken base
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Seasonings:
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Sprinkle kosher salt and black pepper evenly across your 2 chicken breasts, ensuring both sides are seasoned thoroughly.
- Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until the surface shimmers slightly.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken breasts into the hot skillet, cooking for exactly 5 minutes until a golden-brown crust develops.
- Flip chicken and cook another 5 minutes, verifying internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer.
- Transfer chicken to a clean plate, leaving delicious browned bits in the skillet.
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter in the same skillet over medium heat, swirling to coat the bottom.
- Add 1 tablespoon chicken base and stir until completely dissolved into the melted butter.
- Whisk 4 tablespoons flour, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and a pinch of black pepper in a separate small bowl.
- Gradually sprinkle the flour mixture into the skillet, stirring constantly to create a smooth roux.
- Slowly pour 2 cups chicken stock and ½ cup water into the roux, whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
- For extra richness, stir in ¼ cup heavy cream if desired.
- Simmer gravy for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to a velvety consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper as needed.
- Gently return chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning warm gravy over each piece.
- Allow chicken to simmer in gravy for 4 minutes, absorbing those delicious flavor notes.
- Serve immediately over mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Ensure the skillet is at medium heat to prevent burning the chicken and create a perfect golden-brown exterior.
- Use a meat thermometer for precise doneness, checking that chicken reaches 165°F without overcooking.
- Whisk the flour mixture constantly when making the roux to prevent lumps and achieve a smooth, silky gravy.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt or milk, and use skinless chicken breasts to reduce calories.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg