The perfectly cooked, juicy seasoned chicken has a crispy, caramelised crust that soaks up all of the rich gravy. Even better, this dish can be on the table in just 20 minutes, so is totally achievable for busy weeknights even when you are low on energy. And, as it’s cooked in just one pan (always my favourite!), there is hardly any clean-up. When you are looking for a comforting flavour hit and are tempted by takeout, this is the recipe to turn to as everyone will be satisfied. Chicken with Homemade Gravy pairs perfectly with creamy mashed potato to mop up the gravy, but it would also work with rice or pasta, or even just crusty bread (or garlic bread – yum!). You could serve it with any veggies you like, from steamed green beans to cauliflower.
What to serve with Chicken with Homemade Gravy
The sky’s the limit here, but I love to add things that will soak up the delicious gravy, such as Freezer Friendly Mashed Potatoes, steamed green beans, snow peas (mangetout), zucchini (courgette), cauliflower, broccoli, baby spinach or other greens. Roasted sweet potato or pumpkin would also be lovely. Some crusty bread or Freezer Friendly Garlic Bread would be ideal for mopping up the delicious sauce. And of course any pasta or rice, including cauliflower rice or zucchini (courgette) noodles (zoodles/courgetti).
Can I use the gravy in other dishes?
Yes! This gravy can be used pretty much whenever you want, with whatever you want. Serve it with other pan-fried meats or sausages, or even roasted meats or vegetables. Buy a barbecued chicken from the store, shred it using two forks, then toss the meat in the gravy, before packing into crusty rolls or wraps. For a decadent snack, try the gravy on fries for “loaded fries”.
Watch how to make Chicken with Homemade Gravy
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¼ cup (35 g) plain (all-purpose) flour 1 tsp sea salt flakes ½ tsp cracked black pepper 1 tsp sweet paprika 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half horizontally to form 4 “steaks” 3 tbsp olive oil
Gravy
40 g (1½ oz) unsalted butter 2 tbsp plain (all-purpose) flour 1 cup (250 ml) beef stock (see note 1) ¼ cup (60 ml) thickened (heavy) cream 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce Salt and cracked black pepper, to taste ½ cup (125 ml) water, as needed
To serve
Freezer Friendly Mashed Potatoes Steamed green beans 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
Gravy
Make ahead:
To prepare this meal ahead of time, cook the chicken as per the recipe, then prepare the gravy, but don’t return the chicken to the pan. Refrigerate the chicken and gravy in separate airtight containers for up to 3 days and reheat in the microwave when ready to serve. To loosen the gravy, whisk in 1 tablespoon at a time of boiling water from the kettle, until the gravy is at your desired consistency.
Leftovers:
Store the chicken and gravy in separate airtight containers. Refrigerate for up to 3 days and reheat in the microwave when ready to serve. To loosen the gravy, whisk in 1 tablespoon at a time of boiling water from the kettle, until the gravy is your desired consistency.
