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Easy Chicken and Gravy
This chicken and gravy recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and takes less than 30 minutes to make!
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Easy Chicken and Gravy

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy Chicken and Gravy, Easy Recipe, One Pan Meal
Servings: 4 people
Author: Luke Brown

Equipment

  • 1 Stove

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breasts sliced in half length-wise
  • 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper (for chicken)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder (for chicken)
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp each of salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme (for gravy)
  • 1 tsp each of paprika, onion powder, garlic powder (for gravy)
  • 1 tsp dried parsley

Instructions

  • Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make them thinner. Season the chicken with some 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper, and 1 tsp of garlic powder.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Melt 3 tbsp of butter. Once the butter has melted add 3 tbsp of flour and stir continuously until well combined. Let cook for a few minutes while still stirring.
  • Next, add 2 cups of chicken broth and stir well. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir well and when it starts bubbling and slightly thickening add the chicken to the skillet.
  • Make sure the chicken is covered in the gravy, cover with a lid, and turn the heat down to medium low. Let this cook for 12-15 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temp of 165 degrees. My chicken was ready in 12 minutes, but they were pretty thin.
  • Shred the chicken with two forks and serve over mashed potatoes! Top with dried parsley. Enjoy!

Notes

See my Frequently Asked Questions section for more tips!
  • Always cook chicken until it reaches at least 165 degrees F with an internal meat thermometer.
  • I shredded the chicken with two forks right in the pan, but if you are using a non stick pan be sure to remove the chicken from the pan so you don't accidentally scratch your pan.
  • You could also use a hand mixer to shred the chicken if you remove it from the pan and put it in a big bowl.
  • Be sure to cut your chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make the chicken thinner. Using thinner chicken will help cut down on the cooking time.
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