Description
Comfort meets culinary magic in this chicken and gravy skillet delight, where tender chicken nestles in a rich, velvety sauce. Home cooks will savor each hearty bite of this classic American comfort dish that promises warmth and satisfaction in mere minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 large chicken fillets, split lengthwise into thinner fillets; or 4 medium/small chicken fillets
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Cooking and Gravy Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon chicken base (Better Than Bouillon recommended)
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken stock
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup heavy cream (optional)
Serving Suggestion:
- Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Instructions
- Create a fragrant seasoning blend by combining flour with aromatic spices, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution of each powder and preventing clumping.
- Select tender chicken fillets and delicately season with a light sprinkle of kosher salt and cracked pepper. Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over moderate heat, then carefully sear chicken pieces until golden brown and fully cooked through, ensuring an internal temperature reaches 165℉.
- Transition the skillet to a gentler heat setting. Introduce rich butter and concentrated chicken base, allowing them to meld seamlessly. Gradually dust the prepared seasoned flour mixture across the pan’s surface, stirring continuously to craft a silky, uniform roux.
- Slowly cascade chicken stock and water into the skillet, whisking vigorously to eliminate potential lumps. Utilize a wooden spatula to rescue caramelized flavor fragments adhering to the pan’s bottom, creating a deeper, more complex sauce.
- Elevate the gravy’s luxuriousness by incorporating velvety heavy cream, stirring until fully integrated. Optionally shred the perfectly cooked chicken and reunite it with the luscious gravy, allowing the ingredients to harmonize and intensify their collective flavor profile.
Notes
- Seasoning Secrets: Mixing flour with spices creates a flavorful base that infuses deep taste into every bite of chicken.
- Cooking Technique: Searing chicken at the right temperature locks in juices and develops a golden-brown exterior for maximum flavor.
- Roux Magic: Carefully cooking butter and flour together builds a rich, smooth foundation for an incredibly creamy gravy.
- Gravy Perfection: Whisking continuously prevents lumps and ensures a silky-smooth sauce that coats the chicken beautifully.
- Flavor Fusion: Letting the chicken simmer in the final gravy allows all ingredients to blend into a mouthwatering, comforting dish.
- Pro Tip: Using chicken base intensifies the savory depth, transforming an ordinary meal into an extraordinary culinary experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg