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Juicy chicken breasts covered in rich homemade gravy on a plate

Easy Chicken and Gravy

This chicken and gravy recipe brings classic comfort food straight to your table with simple ingredients and easy steps. Juicy, pan-seared chicken cooks until golden, then simmers in a rich, savory homemade gravy that’s smooth and full of flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken:
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • For the Gravy:
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup milk optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Slowly whisk in chicken broth (and milk if using). Stir until smooth.
  5. Simmer gravy until thickened. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Return chicken to the pan and coat with gravy.
  7. Let simmer for 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.