Description
Homestyle Chicken and Gravy is a comforting dish that captures the essence of family gatherings. This recipe features tender chicken breasts enveloped in a rich, savory gravy that’s perfect for lazy afternoons or special occasions. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, it’s a heartwarming meal that brings everyone to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts, seasoning generously with salt and pepper.
- In a shallow bowl, mix flour with garlic and onion powder. Dredge each chicken breast until well-coated.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from skillet and pour in chicken broth, scraping up bits from the pan. Simmer for 3 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and fresh herbs, allowing the mixture to thicken slightly before returning the chicken to the skillet.
- Simmer for an additional 10 minutes until cooked through. Serve hot over mashed potatoes or rice!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with gravy (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg