#34 in my '100 30 Minute Meals' series in this easy home-style Chicken Gravy. Made with ample butter, seasoned shredded chicken, garlic & onions, broth, and a smidge of cream. Serve over mashed potatoes with a side of veggies for a full meal.
Why You'll Love this Chicken Gravy Recipe:
- It comes together in just 30 minutes. From start to finish, you'll have a comforting dinner on the table in snap.
- Simple ingredients, ultra-comfort. Made with mostly pantry ingredients.
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Key Ingredients:
- Chicken Cutlets: Thin cut pieces of chicken breast cook quickly. Seasoned and shredded.
- Butter: A key component in this recipe! Used to cook the chicken, cook the vegetable, create a roux, and smooth out the gravy. I generally use a salted butter and don't use any extra salt when seasoning.
- Flour: Mixed with the butter (fat) to create a roux.
- Garlic & Onions: Give the gravy texture & flavor.
- Broth: Mixed with the roux and veggies to creates the gravy base.
- Heavy Cream: Just a splash to give this gravy a creamy texture.
Dietary Swaps:
- Gluten-Free: Swap flour for a gluten-free version. I love the Bob Red Mill's Gluten-Free 1:1 Flour and use it for everything! Also ensure broth and all other store-bought ingredients are labeled gluten-free.
- Dairy-Free: Omit heavy cream and swap butter for a dairy free version.
- Vegetarian: Omit chicken and use a veggie broth.
Recipe Variations:
- Add some mushrooms. Throw in some sliced brown mushrooms with the onion to saute and continue the recipe as written.
- Add some herbs. Fresh thyme or sage are great additions.
Tips & Recipe Notes:
- Don't rinse the pan after cooking the chicken. The fond (browned bits the chicken leaves behind) add a ton of flavor.
- You can use rotisserie chicken instead of cutlets. Simply shred chicken and set aside. Melt 4 tablespoon of butter when cooking the onions and add chicken back in as normal.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, biscuits, or rice.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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- Bacon Pimento Cheese Sandwich
- Macaroni Chicken Pasta Salad
- Homemade Beef Stroganoff Hamburger Helper
- Old Fashioned Tuna Pasta Salad
- Rich & Creamy Mushroom Garlic Hamburger Gravy
Recipe
Homestyle Chicken Gravy
Made with ample butter, seasoned shredded chicken, garlic & onions, broth, and a smidge of cream. Serve over mashed potatoes with a side of veggies for a full meal.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 tablespoon butter
- ½ -¾ lb chicken cutlets
- Garlic powder to taste
- Onion powder to taste
For the Gravy
- 4 tablespoon butter divided
- ½ yellow or white onion diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- Splash of heavy cream
- Salt & pepper to taste
For Serving
- Mashed potatoes
Instructions
- Season chicken cutlets lightly with garlic powder and onion powder.
- In a large high-sided skillet, melt 2 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through. Transfer to a plate and shred using two forks. Set aside.
- Without draining the pan, melt 2 tablespoon butter. Add onion and cook 3-4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Reduce heat slightly. Sprinkle flour over the onion mixture and stir to form a roux. Cook 1 minute.
- Whisk in chicken broth one cup at a time, fully incorporating each addition before adding the next.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until thickened.
- Lower heat. Stir in remaining butter, a splash of cream, and shredded chicken until smooth and heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Don't rinse the pan after cooking the chicken. The fond (browned bits the chicken leaves behind) add a ton of flavor.
- You can use rotisserie chicken instead of cutlets. Simply shred chicken and set aside. Melt 4 tablespoon of butter when cooking the onions and add chicken back in as normal.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, biscuits, or rice.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Nutrition values are an estimate only.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 28gFat: 28gFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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