Description
A delicious creamy chicken gravy that is perfect served over your choice of base.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 2 minutes until the mixture is bubbling and light golden in color.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk, ensuring no lumps remain in the sauce.
- Season the liquid with onion powder, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer the sauce over medium-low heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until it reaches the desired thickness.
- Add the shredded cooked chicken to the gravy and stir to combine.
- Continue to heat for 3 to 5 minutes until the chicken is thoroughly warmed through.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and serve immediately over a base of your choice.
Notes
- This gravy goes well over rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta.
- Ensure the chicken is shredded finely for better incorporation into the gravy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg