Best 3 Homemade Chicken Gravy Recipes

Homemade chicken gravy is a versatile sauce that can be used to enhance the flavor of a variety of dishes, from roasted chicken and mashed potatoes to biscuits and dumplings. Making homemade chicken gravy is a simple process that only requires a few basic ingredients and a little bit of time. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide to making the best homemade chicken gravy, including tips on how to choose the right ingredients and how to troubleshoot common problems.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE CHICKEN GRAVY

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Make an easy homemade gravy out of chicken stock, heavy cream, butter, and flour.

Provided by Chef John

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Gravy Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 quart cold chicken stock
⅓ cup heavy cream
salt and ground white pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour until fragrant, 10 to 12 minutes.
Gradually whisk in cold stock. Reduce heat to low. Bring gravy to a simmer, and cook and stir until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in heavy cream, and season with salt, white pepper, and cayenne pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 44.5 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 346.1 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

EASY HOMEMADE CHICKEN GRAVY FROM SCRATCH

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Make and share this Easy Homemade Chicken Gravy from Scratch recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mebriella

Categories Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
salt & pepper
2 tablespoons of chicken drippings

Steps:

Melt butter in a saucepan on medium high heat.
Add the flour until it becomes a paste and slightly turns brown.
Slowly incorporate the chicken broth with a whisk.
Whisk constantly until it thickens.
Once thickened, add the chicken drippings and serve hot.

HOMEMADE CHICKEN POT PIE WITH HERBED GRAVY

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HOLD the cans of soup please! Trust me, you won't want to make chicken pot pie with canned soup again after trying this recipe. It's quick and simple enough for me to make on a weeknight and my family absolutely devours it. I use some fat free ingredients, but you'd never know from the taste. We love the carrots and broccoli, but you can change up the veggies a bit - I like to keep them fresh, but canned peas work well in place of the broccoli. Save time by using leftover chicken too. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by Mom67

Categories Savory Pies

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 medium carrots
2 cups broccoli florets, cut into small bite-size pieces
4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
1/2 fresh garlic clove, chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
3 1/2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup nonfat milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half
3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 refrigerated pie crust (Pillsbury)
2 tablespoons Egg Beaters egg substitute (or 1 egg, whisked)

Steps:

Slice carrots into thin discs, boil in water until soft.
Put broccoli into colander, pour hot carrots and water over broccoli. This will steam the broccoli till just tender while draining the carrots. Set aside.
Cut chicken breast into 1/4" cubes. Saute in oil until no longer pink.
Put chicken, broccoli and carrots into 8-9" deep dish pie plate and stir to mix up.
To make gravy, saute onion and garlic in butter. Add flour, stir to mix well.
Remove from heat, add chicken broth, milk, salt and pepper. Return to medium-high heat, and bring to a boil for about 2 minutes.
Remove from heat, add rosemary and fat free half and half.
Pour gravy over vegetables. Carefully put pie crust over top, pinch edges and cut out a couple of round holes in top of crust for ventilation. Gently brush egg beaters (or beaten egg) lightly over entire crust.
Bake in preheated oven at 450 degrees for 15 minutes. Then turn oven down to 350 degrees and bake another 30 minutes.

Tips:

Use a flavorful chicken stock or broth as the base of your gravy. You can make your own or use a good quality store-bought brand.
Roast the chicken bones and vegetables before making the gravy. This will add a lot of flavor to the gravy.
Be sure to skim off the fat from the top of the gravy before serving. This will make the gravy smoother and less greasy.
Season the gravy to taste with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices. You can also add a bit of lemon juice or white wine for a little tang.
Serve the gravy immediately over your favorite roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, or other dishes.

Conclusion:

Homemade chicken gravy is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used to enhance a variety of dishes. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious gravy that will impress your family and friends. So next time you're making roasted chicken, don't forget to make a batch of homemade chicken gravy to go with it.