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Chicken and Gravy: A Delicious Comfort Food Recipe

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This Chicken and Gravy recipe is easy, budget-friendly, and absolutely delicious. Enjoy homemade chicken gravy with shredded chicken in a rich, comforting dish perfect for any simple chicken dinner or classic chicken and gravy meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Chicken Breast boneless and skinless
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Onion Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper plus extra for garnish if desired
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 3½ cup Chicken Broth divided (½ cup to cook the chicken and 3 cups for the gravy)
  • 4 tablespoons Butter
  • ¼ cup All Purpose Flour
  • Chopped parsley or sliced green onions or chopped chives or sprinkle of paprika or extra black pepper for garnish optional

Instructions

  1. Add salt, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, and black pepper to a bowl and stir to combine. Season both sides of the chicken with the mix.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
  3. Add chicken and cook for 3 minutes.
  4. Turn chicken and cook for 2 more minutes until browned.
  5. Carefully add ½ cup chicken broth to skillet and bring to simmer, cover and lower heat to medium-low.
  6. Cook chicken for 8-12 minutes until cooked through.
  7. Remove chicken from skillet and place on plate to cool.
  8. Without wiping skillet, add butter over medium heat and melt until foamy.
  9. Add flour and stir to combine, cook for 1-2 minutes stirring constantly.
  10. Slowly add chicken broth while stirring briskly until gravy is smooth.
  11. Simmer gravy covered on medium-low heat for approximately 8 minutes, stir occasionally.
  12. Shred cooled chicken adding any collected juices to gravy.
  13. Add shredded chicken to gravy and cook 5 minutes on low heat to combine flavors.
  14. Serve with mashed potatoes or preferred sides and garnish with herbs and pepper if desired.

Notes

  • The cooking time depends on chicken breast size
  • Chicken is done at 165°F or when opaque with clear juices
  • Use low-sodium broth if sensitive to salt
  • Serving suggestions include mashed potatoes, biscuits, or egg noodles

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