Southern Chicken & Gravy

• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

Salt & pepper to taste

2 tablespoons butter

1 onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

3 tablespoons all‑purpose flour

2 cups chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream (or milk)

Cooked white rice or mashed potatoes for serving

Chopped green onions for garnish

Directions

Season chicken with garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, salt & pepper. In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken ~3‑4 min per side. Remove chicken and set aside.

In same skillet, add butter then onion & garlic; sauté ~3‑4 min until soft.

Sprinkle flour, stir for ~1 minute to form roux.

Gradually whisk in chicken broth, then cream; bring to a simmer until thickened ~4‑5 min.

Return chicken to skillet, cover and cook ~10‑12 min until chicken reaches 165°F.

Serve chicken smothered in gravy over rice or mashed potatoes. Garnish with green onions.

Durations & Serving Info:

Prep: 10 min | Cook: 20 min | Total: 30 min — Serves: 4 | ~520 calories per serving