Easy Chicken and Gravy
Easy Chicken and Gravy is a cozy, comforting dinner made with tender pan-seared chicken and a rich homemade onion gravy. It’s simple, hearty, and perfect for serving over mashed potatoes, rice, or biscuits for an easy family meal.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 640kcal
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, (or 2 large breasts halved horizontally)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ cup (62.5 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Onion Gravy
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons (62.5 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (16 ounces) chicken broth
- ½ cup (119 g) heavy cream, or milk
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Chicken
- If the chicken breasts are thick, pound them to about ½ to ¾ inch thickness for even cooking. You can also slice large chicken breasts in half horizontally if needed.
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Place the flour in a shallow bowl. Lightly dredge the chicken, shaking off any excess.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the oil. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until golden brown. The chicken does not need to be fully cooked at this stage. Transfer it to a plate and set aside.
Onion Gravy
- To the same skillet, add the butter.
- Once the butter has melted, add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, until soft and lightly golden.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle in the flour, stirring constantly to form a roux. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking continuously to keep the gravy smooth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the cream or milk, if using, along with the Worcestershire sauce.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the gravy. Spoon some of the gravy over the top.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F and the gravy has thickened.
- Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 640kcal