Chicken and Gravy over Mashed Potatoes
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Chicken and Gravy over Mashed Potatoes. This hearty dish combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, savory gravy that blankets creamy mashed potatoes, creating a warm and satisfying meal perfect for family dinners, cozy nights in, or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts (or 4 medium)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- Kosher salt & black pepper
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 1 Tbsp chicken base
- 4 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken stock
- Optional: 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook chicken for about 5 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F). Remove and set aside.
- Lower heat; add butter and chicken base, stirring until melted.
- Mix flour, onion powder, and garlic powder in a small bowl; add to the skillet while stirring for about 30 seconds.
- Gradually pour in chicken stock while whisking until smooth. Simmer until thickened.
- Optionally stir in heavy cream for richness.
- Shred the chicken if desired; return it to the skillet along with juices and simmer briefly.
- Serve warm over mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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