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Easy Chicken and Gravy
This chicken and gravy recipe has tender pan fried chicken breasts smothered in a rich gravy. It's made with pantry ingredients and comes together fast!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 255 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter divided
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Cut the chicken in half lengthwise so you've got 4 thinner cutlets. Season each piece with salt & pepper and the garlic powder.
- Add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Let the pan heat up for a few minutes.
- Add the chicken to the pan and cook for about 4-5 minutes/side until golden. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining butter to the skillet, and once it's melted, stir in the flour and cook for about a minute.
- Slowly whisk in the chicken broth until the flour has fully dissolved.
- Stir in the Italian seasoning and onion powder.
- Add the chicken back to the skillet (along with any juices from the plate), and cook for another 4-5 minutes or until it has finished cooking through (165F) and the sauce has thickened up a bit more. You may need to turn the heat down again so it's gently bubbling (you don't want the sauce to get too thick before the chicken is cooked through).
- Season with salt & pepper as needed. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if using, and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Use an instant read meat thermometer to ensure that chicken isn't overcooked or undercooked.
- If you want a stronger herb flavor in the gravy, you can definitely add more Italian seasoning or other dried herbs. Chopped fresh herbs would also be a great addition (try sage, thyme, and/or rosemary).
- This recipe can also be found in the Salt & Lavender: Everyday Essentials cookbook.
Nutrition Information
Calories
255kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
95mg
(32%)
Sodium
476mg
(20%)
Potassium
477mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
381IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 255kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 476mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 477mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 381IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.