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Chicken and Gravy

One Pan Chicken and Gravy served with mashed potatoes and peas, a delicious meal that can be cooked entirely on the stove top. It's quick and super easy to make with a few simple ingredients, and it's the perfect comfort food throughout the year.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: International
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 466kcal
Author: Daniela Apostol

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breasts
  • 1 ½ cups chicken stock (broth)
  • 3 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon rapeseed oil
  • 2 tablespoon plain flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic granules
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • fresh parsley to garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • In a pan set over a medium heat, add the oil and half of the butter, and allow the butter to melt.
  • Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, and brown them on both sides - it can take up to 10-12 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken breasts from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the remaining butter, and leave it to melt.
  • Add the flour, and whisk well to get a smooth paste, then pour in the stock, and continue to whisk until the gravy thickens.
  • Add the garlic granules and whisk well.
  • Return the chicken breasts to the pan, and place a lid on.
  • Leave it to cook for a further 10-15 minutes until the chicken breasts are cooked through - turn them onto the other side now and then to avoid them from sticking to the pan.
  • Add the herbs, check if the gravy needs any more seasoning, and remove the pan from the heat.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes and greens.

Notes

  • The thickness of the chicken breasts will dictate the cooking time. Browning them first not only helps with the flavour, but they are also cooked half the way. The rest of the cooking is done with the gravy.
  • As the gravy thickens, I recommend turning the chicken breasts onto the other side regularly to avoid them sticking to the pan - or you can just shake the pan now and then to make sure they are fine.
  • There is no need to add creamy to this chicken with gravy dish, the flour is enough to thicken the gravy into a creamy and smooth texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 466kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 178mg | Sodium: 912mg | Potassium: 992mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 433IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg