Creamy Chicken and Gravy Delight Recipe
A delicious and comforting dish featuring tender chicken pieces smothered in a rich and creamy gravy. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour for gravy
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by combining flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
- Toss the chicken pieces in the flour mixture to coat evenly.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the coated chicken until browned on all sides and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour into the skillet and whisk together with the garlic and oil to make a roux, cooking for 1 minute.
- Gradually pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, whisking constantly to avoid lumps, and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Cook the mixture until it thickens into a gravy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet and toss to coat with the gravy.
- Serve the chicken and gravy hot, garnished with fresh herbs or chives if desired.
Notes
Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for a comforting side dish.