Description
Comfort meets culinary magic in this homestyle chicken with creamy gravy, delivering southern warmth straight to dinner tables. Rich, velvety sauce and perfectly seasoned chicken promise a memorable meal that connects family and flavor in one delightful dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 large chicken breasts or 4 medium/small chicken breasts
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 tablespoon chicken base (Better Than Bouillon brand)
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare chicken by seasoning both sides with kosher salt and black pepper for enhanced flavor.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium temperature, cooking chicken breasts approximately 5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer cooked chicken to a separate plate.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium-low, adding butter and chicken base. Incorporate flour, onion powder, and garlic powder, creating a smooth roux. Toast mixture for 30-45 seconds to eliminate raw flour taste.
- Gradually introduce chicken stock into the skillet, carefully scraping pan bottom to release browned fragments. Add water and whisk thoroughly to eliminate potential lumps, allowing sauce to gradually thicken.
- Optional: Incorporate heavy cream for a luxurious, velvety gravy texture. Shred chicken and return to the skillet along with accumulated cooking juices.
- Simmer gravy and chicken together for 2-3 minutes, allowing flavors to meld. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot over creamy mashed potatoes or fluffy rice, garnishing with a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper for added visual appeal.
Notes
- Opt for bone-in chicken breasts to enhance flavor and moisture, ensuring juicier meat during cooking.
- Maintain consistent medium heat when searing chicken to achieve golden-brown exterior without burning or drying out the meat.
- Use low-sodium chicken base and stock to control salt levels, allowing more precise seasoning adjustments during gravy preparation.
- Create dairy-free version by substituting heavy cream with coconut milk or unsweetened almond milk for lighter, allergen-friendly option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 432
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg