Description
This Easy Chicken Gravy is a rich and flavorful homestyle gravy made without drippings, perfect for elevating any meal. Made quickly with pantry staples like butter, flour, chicken stock, and seasonings, this gravy delivers impressive taste and creamy texture with optional heavy cream for extra richness.
Ingredients
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Gravy Ingredients
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut into 1-Tbsp pieces
- 6 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 to 3 cups unsalted chicken stock
- 1 Tbsp chicken base
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 3 Tbsp heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Cook Flour: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture becomes lightly golden brown, about 3 minutes. This step creates a roux that thickens the gravy.
- Incorporate Stock and Seasonings: Slowly pour in the chicken stock while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Stir in the chicken base, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika. Season with salt and black pepper according to your taste.
- Simmer and Thicken: Bring the mixture to a light simmer while stirring constantly, making sure to scrape the bottom edges to prevent burning. Let it thicken until reaching your desired consistency.
- Adjust Consistency: If the gravy becomes too thick, thin it out with up to 1/2 cup more chicken stock. Keep in mind the gravy will thicken slightly as it cools.
- Add Cream (Optional) and Serve: For a creamier texture, stir in the heavy cream before serving. Serve the gravy warm over your favorite dishes.
Notes
- This gravy requires no meat drippings and is quick and easy to prepare with common pantry ingredients.
- It has a comforting homestyle flavor suitable for everyday meals.
- You can adjust thickness by adding more or less stock according to preference.
- For dairy-free options, omit the heavy cream or substitute with a non-dairy creamer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 172 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 39 mg
