Chicken and Gravy

🍗✨ Quick Chicken and Gravy — Comfort Food in a Skillet

Golden chicken, creamy gravy, and buttery potatoes — this Quick Chicken and Gravy is the weeknight dinner that feels like a Sunday feast!

There are meals that just feel like home, and chicken with gravy is one of them. It’s cozy, it’s hearty, and it’s the kind of dish that makes you want to curl up with a plate and forget about the world for a while. But here’s the best part: this version is quick enough for a weeknight, yet fancy enough to serve when you want to impress.

This recipe is:

Quick and easy — ready in under an hour.
Comforting and hearty — chicken, gravy, and potatoes are the ultimate trio.
Family‑friendly — picky eaters usually can’t resist.
Customizable — serve with rice, potatoes, or even biscuits.
Perfect for leftovers — reheats beautifully.

💬 Reader prompt: Are you team “gravy over everything” or team “gravy only on the chicken”?

📜 Recipe — Quick Chicken and Gravy

Ingredients

Chicken & Gravy:

2 lbs chicken cutlets or breasts (pounded thin)
4 Tbsp olive oil, divided
½ stick butter (4 Tbsp)
Poultry seasoning (see below)
3 Tbsp all‑purpose flour
2 cups low‑sodium chicken stock
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
⅓ cup sour cream
Salt and pepper, to taste
Buttery potatoes or rice, for serving

Optional Poultry Seasoning:

½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion granules
½ tsp dried thyme
½ tsp dried basil
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp ground pepper
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
¼ tsp dried sage

Cheesy Mashed Potatoes:

4 lbs russet potatoes
¾ tsp salt
1 ½ cups half and half, warmed
1 stick salted butter, softened
¾ cup shredded Monterey Jack (or mozzarella, pepper jack, etc.)
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp pepper

Directions

Season Chicken: In a bowl or zip‑top bag, coat chicken with 2 Tbsp olive oil and poultry seasoning.
Cook Chicken: Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 3 minutes per side until browned. Add 2 Tbsp butter, reduce heat, and cook until internal temp reaches 165°F. Remove and tent with foil.
Make Gravy: In same pan, add remaining butter, onion, and celery. Sauté 2–3 minutes. Add garlic, cook 1 minute. Sprinkle flour and poultry seasoning, cook 1–2 minutes. Slowly whisk in chicken stock, scraping up brown bits.
Combine: Shred chicken, return to pan, and simmer 8–10 minutes until thickened. Stir in sour cream. Adjust seasoning.
Optional Potatoes: Boil potatoes until fork‑tender. Mash with butter, warm half & half, cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Serve: Plate chicken and gravy over potatoes or rice. Garnish with parsley or green onions.

🔢 Calorie Count (Per Serving, Serves 6)

Calories: ~420
Protein: 32g
Carbs: 18g
Fat: 24g
Fiber: 2g
Sodium: 720mg

🥕 Nutritional Facts & Fun

Chicken: Lean protein + iron.
Garlic & Onion: Flavor + immune support.
Celery: Crunch + vitamins.
Sour Cream: Creaminess + tang.
Potatoes: Comfort carbs + potassium.

💬 Reader prompt: Do you sneak extra veggies into comfort food, or keep it classic?

👩‍🍳 Cooking Tips

Even Cooking: Pound chicken thin for uniform doneness.
Gravy Hack: Whisk constantly when adding stock to avoid lumps.
Flavor Boost: Add a splash of white wine with the onions.
Make Ahead: Cook chicken and gravy, refrigerate, and reheat gently.
Serving Suggestion: Pair with roasted green beans or a side salad.

🔄 Recipe Variations

Mushroom Gravy: Add sliced mushrooms with the onions.
Spicy Kick: Add cayenne or hot sauce to the gravy.
Herb Lovers: Stir in fresh thyme or rosemary.
Low‑Carb: Serve over cauliflower mash.
Kid‑Friendly: Skip celery and onions for a smoother gravy.

💬 Reader prompt: Which version would your family devour first — mushroom, spicy, or herb‑loaded?

🧒 Kid Tips

Let kids mash the potatoes (they’ll feel like chefs).
Serve with a side of corn or peas for balance.
Cut chicken into strips for easier eating.
Call it “chicken and magic sauce” to make it sound fun.

🛒 Grocery Hacks

Chicken: Buy family packs and freeze extras.
Stock: Keep bouillon cubes for quick broth.
Potatoes: Russets mash best, but Yukon Golds are creamier.
Sour Cream: Greek yogurt works as a lighter swap.
Butter: Freeze sticks to always have some on hand.

💬 Reader prompt: Do you usually serve chicken with rice, potatoes, or biscuits?

🎯 Reader Challenge

This week, I challenge you to make Quick Chicken and Gravy and serve it with your own twist. Maybe it’s mushrooms, maybe it’s extra garlic, maybe it’s biscuits instead of potatoes. Post your creation with #LouLouGirlsChickenMagic so we can all drool together.

🥪 Leftover Remix

Chicken & Gravy Sandwiches: Spoon onto toasted bread.
Chicken Pot Pie: Use as filling with puff pastry.
Chicken & Rice Soup: Stir into broth with extra veggies.
Chicken Pasta Bake: Toss with noodles and cheese, bake until bubbly.
Chicken Breakfast Hash: Top with fried eggs.

💬 Reader prompt: Would you rather turn leftovers into pot pie or sandwiches?

💭 Final Thoughts

This Quick Chicken and Gravy is proof that comfort food doesn’t have to take all day. It’s creamy, hearty, and versatile enough to be a weeknight staple or a Sunday dinner centerpiece. Plus, it’s the kind of recipe that makes everyone smile — and isn’t that the best kind of cooking?

Here’s the thing about chicken and gravy — it’s never just dinner. It’s the smell of garlic sizzling in butter, the joy of whisking gravy until it’s silky smooth, the comfort of knowing everyone at the table will be happy.

And this Quick Chicken and Gravy? It’s a keeper. It’s creamy, it’s savory, it’s the perfect balance of cozy and quick. It’s the kind of recipe that makes you feel like you’ve unlocked the secret to restaurant‑quality comfort food at home.

But what I love most is how recipes like this bring us together. Food has that magic — it’s not just about eating, it’s about sharing. It’s about swapping tips, laughing over gravy spills, and building little traditions that make life tastier.

So here’s my challenge to you: make this dish, share it with your people, and then tell me your twist. Did you add mushrooms? Did you sneak in extra garlic? Did you double the gravy just because you could? (No judgment — I’d be first in line for that version.)

💬 Reader prompt: Should we do a “Comfort Food Series” next? I’m dreaming up chicken pot pie, creamy beef stroganoff, and maybe even homemade biscuits with sausage gravy.

Until then, may your chicken be golden, your gravy silky, your potatoes fluffy, and your kitchen filled with laughter, love, and second helpings. Because at the end of the day, recipes like this aren’t just about cooking — they’re about creating comfort. They’re about gathering around the table, passing the serving spoon, sneaking an extra drizzle of gravy when no one’s looking, and building traditions that your people will remember long after the plates are cleared.

So go ahead — whip up this Quick Chicken and Gravy, invite your family or friends to the table, and let the coziness begin. And when you do, don’t forget to share your twist with us — because the best recipes are the ones that evolve with every kitchen they touch.