Chicken with Mushroom Gravy
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
398 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
gluten-free
Chicken with Mushroom Gravy
Description
Chicken with Mushroom Gravy uses evenly pounded boneless skinless chicken breasts cooked in olive oil and butter until golden and juicy. The accompanying gravy is made by cooking sliced mushrooms with butter and garlic until golden, then incorporating flour and gradually whisking in beef broth to create a rich, thickened sauce. The beef broth deepens the gravy’s color and flavor, while the mushrooms add earthiness and texture. The dish finishes with an optional garnish of thyme or parsley to add fresh notes.
The chicken is pan-fried to develop a golden brown crust that seals in moisture, making each bite tender. The mushroom gravy, prepared in the same skillet, allows the browned bits to enhance the sauce’s taste. The cooking method balances flavors and textures between the tender chicken and creamy, savory gravy.
This meal works well served with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles to soak up the gravy. It delivers a comforting, substantial main course for lunch or dinner.
The recipe offers a gluten-free alternative by substituting flour with a cornstarch slurry. For less experienced cooks, it suggests cooking the gravy separately to avoid lumps and combining the mushrooms back after thickening. Using beef broth and adding Worcestershire sauce when substituting chicken broth improves flavor depth and color of the gravy.
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 600 g / 1.2 lb chicken breast 4 small ones (Note 1, boneless skinless
- salt
- black pepper
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp / 15g butter
Mushroom Gravy:
- 2 tbsp / 30 g butter , separated
- 120 g / 4 oz mushrooms , sliced
- 1 garlic finely chopped (or minced, clove
- 1/4 cup / 35g flour (3 tbsp)
- 2 cups / 500 ml beef broth (Note 2 for chicken broth)
Garnish (optional):
- thyme or parsley
Instructions
Chicken:
- Place a plastic bag or cling wrap over the chicken and pound to even thickness 2cm / 4/5" thick. Sprinkle both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil and melt 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over high heat. Add chicken and cook for 3 minutes or until golden, then turn and cook the other side for 3 minutes. Transfer to plate, cover loosely with foil.
Gravy:
- Add 1 tbsp butter to the skillet. Add mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes or until pretty golden.
- Add remaining 1 tbsp butter and garlic. Cook for 1 minute until mushrooms are golden.
- Turn heat DOWN to medium. Add flour and mix for 1 minute.
- Add about 1/4 of the beef broth, mixing as you go. Once incorporated, add remaining broth gradually, mixing constantly. This is key to avoid lumps in gravy. Use a whisk if needed (works fine even with mushrooms in there) (Note 3 for beginner option).
- Cook gravy for about 2 minutes or until it thickens to your taste - remember it will thicken more as it cools when serving. Adjust salt and pepper.
- If you want, return chicken to the pan and turn to coat in gravy.
- Place chicken on serving plates, top with gravy. Best served with mashed potato or similar to optimise the mushroom gravy experience!
Notes
- If using larger chicken breasts, split them horizontally to form cutlets of even thickness.
- Beef broth gives the gravy a richer flavor and darker color; for a milder taste, chicken broth with added Worcestershire sauce is an option.
- Beginners can cook the gravy without mushrooms first to avoid lumps, then add mushrooms back after thickening.
- For gluten-free gravy, skip flour and use a cornstarch-water mixture to thicken the sauce while simmering.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 398 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 328g | |
| Calories | 398cal | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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