Description
“Rich, creamy stovetop chicken gravy poured over fluffy mashed potatoes—easy to make, full of flavor, and perfect for comfort food lovers. Ready in just 20 minutes!”
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp paprika
- Mashed potatoes, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Roux – In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk continuously until golden brown (about 1-2 minutes).
- Add the Broth – Slowly pour in the chicken broth, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Season the Gravy – Stir in onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, thyme, and paprika. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Incorporate the Cream and Chicken – Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, followed by the shredded or diced cooked chicken. Simmer for another 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Serve – Spoon the creamy chicken gravy over a generous portion of mashed potatoes and enjoy!
Notes
- Dairy-Free Option – Use olive oil instead of butter and a plant-based milk alternative.
- Gluten-Free – Swap all-purpose flour for a gluten-free blend or cornstarch slurry.
- Herb-Infused – Add fresh rosemary or sage for more depth.
- Spicy Kick – Stir in cayenne pepper or hot sauce for extra heat.
- Vegetarian Alternative – Use vegetable broth and omit the chicken.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: sauce& Gravy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chicken gravy, homemade gravy, mashed potatoes, comfort food, easy stovetop recipe