Chicken and Gravy (over mashed potatoes)

INGREDIENTS

• 2 large chicken breasts split lengthwise into thinner breasts or 4 medium/small chicken breasts
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• kosher salt & black pepper
• 3 Tbsp butter
• 1 Tbsp chicken base we recommend Better Than Bouillon brand
• 4 Tbsp all purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup heavy cream Optional!!
• Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

INSTRUCTIONS

1. 1 Recipe Note: The only salt used in this recipe is to lightly season the chicken breasts. Don't add extra salt while making the gravy. There is enough salt from the seasoned chicken, chicken base, and chicken stock. Taste the gravy at the very end to see if it needs additional seasoning.
2. 2 In a small bowl mix together the flour, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Set aside.
3. 3 Season the chicken breasts lightly with kosher salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat add some olive oil and cook the chicken breasts, about 5 minutes per side, until the chicken reaches 165℉ internal temp.
4. 4 Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set aside.
5. 5 Lower the heat to medium-low, add the butter and chicken base to the pan and stir to help it melt.
6. 6 Sprinkle in the flour-onion powder-garlic powder mixture and stir it well so that it forms a roux. Let it cook, while stirring for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
7. 7 Slowly pour in the chicken stock and scrape up all the bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the water and whisk it well so there are no lumps. Let it simmer until it is thickened to desired consistency.
8. 8 Pour in optional heavy cream.
9. 9 Shred the chicken if desired and then add back to the gravy along with any collected juices. Let it simmer together for a few minutes.
10. 10 Taste the gravy and see if you need additional seasoning.
11. 11 Serve over mashed potatoes, egg noodles or rice. Excellent with peas on garlic bread on the side.
12. 12 PS. If you ended up loving this recipe I would love to have you try this Chicken and Stove Top Stuffing Casserole too. XO- Susie

NUTRITION

Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 3g