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Creamy Chicken and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes

A comforting and hearty dish featuring tender chicken in creamy gravy served over fluffy mashed potatoes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Gravy Ingredients
  • 2 large chicken breasts, split lengthwise into thinner breasts (or 4 medium/small chicken breasts)
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • to taste Kosher salt & black pepper
  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 1 Tbsp chicken base (e.g., Better Than Bouillon)
  • 4 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
Mashed Potatoes
  • 4 servings Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes (or homemade)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, combine flour, a pinch of kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Set aside.
  2. Lightly season the chicken breasts with kosher salt and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts for about 5 minutes per side, until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  2. Lower the heat to medium-low, then add butter and chicken base to the same pan. Stir until melted.
  3. Sprinkle in the flour-onion powder-garlic powder mixture and stir to create a roux. Cook while stirring for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  4. Slowly pour in the chicken stock, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan. Add water and whisk well to eliminate lumps. Let it simmer until thickened to your desired consistency.
  5. If using, pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine.
  6. Shred the chicken if desired, then return it to the gravy along with any collected juices. Let it simmer together for a few minutes.
  7. Taste the gravy and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serving
  1. Serve the chicken and gravy generously over mashed potatoes (or rice) and enjoy with garlic bread on the side!

Notes

To store leftovers, place the chicken and gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat mashed potatoes separately, adding a splash of broth or water to revive creaminess. For variations, consider using chicken thighs for richer flavor, adding vegetables like mushrooms or peas, or making it spicy with cayenne pepper.