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Easy Stovetop Creamy Chicken and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes

A close-up of tender chicken pieces smothered in creamy, seasoned chicken and gravy served over a mound of fluffy mashed potatoes.
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Create a comforting, homestyle meal with this easy stovetop chicken and gravy recipe. You get tender, juicy chicken smothered in a rich, creamy gravy, perfect served over fluffy mashed potatoes for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging and gravy)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk or heavy cream
  • 1 packet (about 1 oz) dry onion soup mix or 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Mashed potatoes, for serving

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces on both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Place the flour in a shallow dish. Lightly dredge each piece of seasoned chicken in the flour, shaking off any excess.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the floured chicken pieces for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown. You may need to work in batches. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, slowly whisk in about 1/4 cup of the remaining flour until a smooth paste forms (this is your roux). Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  5. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the dry onion soup mix. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  6. Stir in the milk or heavy cream. Continue to simmer until the gravy thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 to 7 minutes. Taste the gravy and add more salt or pepper if needed.
  7. Return the browned chicken to the skillet, nestling the pieces into the gravy. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and juicy (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
  8. Serve the creamy chicken and gravy immediately over a generous serving of your favorite fluffy mashed potatoes.

Notes

  • For extra rich gravy, substitute half of the milk with heavy cream.
  • If you prefer a smoother gravy, strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve before returning the chicken to the pan.
  • Use chicken thighs for an even juicier result.

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