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Two pieces of crispy Comfort Style Chicken with Creamy Gravy served over a generous portion of mashed potatoes.

Comfort Style Chicken with Creamy Gravy

This recipe provides instructions for making tender chicken breasts covered in a simple, creamy gravy. It is designed to be a straightforward, satisfying weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 362
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 large chicken breasts, split lengthwise into thinner breasts (or 4 medium/small chicken breasts)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 to taste kosher salt
  • 1 to taste black pepper
Gravy
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon chicken base (Better Than Bouillon recommended)
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream optional
  • 1 for serving Instant Pot mashed potatoes (or rice/egg noodles) Optional sides: peas or garlic bread.

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Whisk
  • Small bowl
  • Instant read thermometer

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, mix together the flour, onion powder, and garlic powder. Set aside.
  2. Lightly season the chicken breasts with kosher salt and black pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken about 5 minutes per side, until it reaches 165 F internal temperature.
  4. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter and chicken base to the skillet and stir until melted.
  6. Sprinkle in the flour mixture and stir well to form a roux. Cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  7. Slowly pour in chicken stock, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add water and whisk until smooth. Simmer until thickened to your liking.
  8. Stir in heavy cream if using.
  9. Shred chicken if desired, then return it to the gravy along with any collected juices. Simmer a few minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning only if needed.
  10. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.

Nutrition

Calories: 362kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 29gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 675mgPotassium: 580mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 519IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg

Notes

The only salt used in this recipe is to lightly season the chicken breasts. Do not add extra salt while making the gravy. There is enough salt from the seasoned chicken, chicken base, and chicken stock. Taste the gravy at the very end to see if it needs additional seasoning.

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