Description
Chicken gravy is a heartwarming sauce that’s perfect for drizzling over mashed potatoes or rice. This rich, savory recipe combines tender chicken with a velvety gravy, evoking memories of family gatherings and cozy dinners. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, you’ll create a comforting dish that satisfies cravings and impresses at any mealtime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your counter for an organized cooking experience.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter until foamy. Sear chicken breasts for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken and sauté minced garlic in the same pan until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
- Add flour and whisk continuously until it forms a roux; cook for 2 minutes until golden brown.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth while whisking to prevent lumps; bring to simmer as it thickens.
- Stir in heavy cream and season with soy sauce and black pepper; taste-test for seasoning.
- Return chicken to skillet to soak up flavors; simmer together for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve immediately over mashed potatoes or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with milk. You can replace chicken with turkey or mushrooms for vegetarian options. Enhance flavor by adding herbs like thyme or rosemary.