Chicken and Gravy with Biscuits

#5 in my '100 30 Minute Meals' series, are these super comforting Chicken and Gravy with Biscuits. Made with buttery biscuits and crispy chicken strips smothered in a quick and easy southern style sausage gravy.

Why You'll Love this Chicken & Gravy with Biscuits:

• Ready in 30 minutes. Using refrigerated biscuits and pre-made chicken strips saves time and makes this recipe quick & easy.
• Nostalgic Comfort Food. This recipe is one that my grandparents would make for weekend breakfast, making the gravy just as they're parents did.
• Budget-Friendly. This recipe can feed a crowd using just a few inexpensive ingredients.

Key Ingredients:

• Refrigerated Biscuits: Flaky, buttery, and easy to make. Use your favorite variety.
• Pre-Made Chicken Strips: To save time, use frozen chicken strips or pick some up from the deli counter or your favorite fast food restaurant.
• Sausage Gravy: Made with ground breakfast sausage (mild or hot), flour, milk, salt & pepper, and just a pinch of ground nutmeg.

Dietary Swaps:

• Gluten-Free: Use gluten free biscuits (such as Red Lobster's gluten-free biscuit mix), gluten free chicken strips (I really like the GF Perdue chicken strips made with rice flour), and gluten free flour in the gravy (such as Bob's Red Mills 1:1 Baking Flour).
• Vegetarian: Swap the chicken strips and ground sausage for plant-based versions. When making the gravy, add an extra pad of butter.
• Make it Lighter/Less Fat: Swap sausage for ground turkey sausage, use grilled chicken instead of chicken strips, and swap half of the milk for chicken broth.

Recipe Variations:

• Make it Spicy: Add a pinch of cayenne powder to the gravy or a few dashes of hot sauce on top.
• Add Some Herbs: I love this recipe with a bit of fresh thyme. It is also great with fresh rosemary or sage.
• Put an Egg on it: Add a fried egg with a runny yolk on top.
• Make it Cheesy: Top this dish with grated cheddar cheese, or add some slices of cheese to the biscuits before adding the chicken and gravy.

Tips & Notes:

• If gravy becomes too thick, add a bit more milk.
• If gravy is too thin, cook an extra few minutes or whisk in a bit more flour.
• For extra crispy chicken strips, cook them in the air-fryer while the biscuits bake in the oven.

Storage & Reheating:

• Store leftover gravy in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Store in leftover chicken and biscuits separately.
• Reheat:
  • Gravy: On the stove top over medium low heat. Add a splash of milk or broth to loosen if needed.
  • Chicken & Biscuits: Reheat in the oven or air-fryer until warm and crisp.

More 30 Minute Meals You Will Love:

• Bacon & Egg Grilled Cheese
• Mashed Potato Bowls
• Air Fryer Fried Pork Chops
• Bacon Pimento Cheese Sandwich
• Breakfast Tater Tots with Sausage Gravy & Eggs
• Mushroom Garlic Hamburger Gravy

Recipe

Chicken and Gravy with Biscuits

Made with buttery biscuits and crispy chicken strips smothered in a quick and easy southern style sausage gravy.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Brunch

Servings 4 (2 biscuits each)

Calories 670 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 can refrigerated biscuits
• 8-12 chicken strips
• Butter for biscuits

For the Sausage Gravy:

• 2 tablespoon butter
• 1 lb ground breakfast sausage
• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups whole milk
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Pinch of nutmeg

Instructions

 

Cook the Chicken & Biscuits:

• Cook chicken strips and biscuits according to package directions.
• Tip: Cook the chicken strips in the air fryer while biscuits bake in the oven for perfect timing and crispiness.

Make the Gravy:

• Melt butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
• Add sausage and cook until browned and crumbled.
• Reduce heat to medium-low. Without draining grease, sprinkle flour over the sausage and mix to combine. The mixture should look pasty.
• Gradually whisk in milk, one cup at a time, stirring continuously.
• Add salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Continue stirring until thickened, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Assemble:

• Split biscuits open and spread with butter.
• Top each with chicken strips and a generous ladle of gravy.

Notes

• If gravy becomes too thick, add a bit more milk.
• If gravy is too thin, cook an extra few minutes or whisk in a bit more flour.
• Nutrition values are an estimate only. 

Nutrition

Calories: 670kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 29gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 16gFiber: 2gSugar: 7g

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