Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this homestyle chicken and gravy recipe. Tender, boneless chicken breasts are seared to golden perfection, then smothered in a creamy, rich gravy, making every bite a nostalgic embrace. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknights, this dish pairs beautifully with buttery mashed potatoes or warm biscuits. Get ready to create a meal that warms both heart and soul!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper (or to taste)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each piece of chicken in flour, shaking off excess.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides (about 5-7 minutes per side).
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping bits from the bottom of the skillet to enhance flavor.
- Stir continuously until gravy thickens to desired consistency; simmer longer for thicker gravy.
- Serve chicken topped with gravy alongside mashed potatoes or biscuits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with gravy (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 145mg