Description
This Chicken with Homemade Gravy recipe features succulent chicken ‘steaks’ in a velvety, rich gravy, perfect for cozy dinners. Paired with mashed potatoes and green beans, it’s a satisfying, comforting meal made with simple pantry staples.
Ingredients
¼ cup (35 g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp sea salt flakes
½ tsp cracked black pepper
1 tsp sweet paprika
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally into 4 thin “steaks”
3 Tbsp olive oil
40 g (1½ oz) unsalted butter
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup (250 ml) beef stock
¼ cup (60 ml) thickened (heavy) cream
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
½ cup (125 ml) water, as needed
Mashed potatoes (freezer-friendly or fresh)
Steamed green beans
1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Combine flour, salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder in a shallow dish. Dredge each chicken piece in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside. Deglaze the pan with a splash of water, scraping up any browned bits.
- Make the gravy: Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter to the pan and melt. Stir in flour to create a paste (roux) and eliminate lumps. Gradually add half of the beef stock, whisking constantly until fully incorporated. Add the remaining stock, cream, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until the gravy thickens. Add water if too thick, or simmer longer if too thin.
- Combine & finish: Return chicken to the pan, heating through for 2 minutes, coating with gravy. Serve immediately with mashed potatoes and green beans. Garnish with parsley, and drizzle generously with gravy.
Notes
- Chicken Options: Thin pork chops or turkey cutlets work well as alternatives.
- Stock Choice: Substitute vegetable or chicken stock for beef if preferred.
- Herb Boost: Add a teaspoon of fresh thyme or rosemary to the gravy for depth.
- Lightened Up: Swap heavy cream for half-and-half or evaporated milk; reduce butter if desired.
- Make it Dairy-Free: Use plant-based butter and omit cream, or replace with coconut cream for richness.
- Extra Vegetables: Sauté mushrooms or onions with the chicken for more flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-frying, Simmering
- Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
