Description
A comforting, homemade chicken gravy that transforms meals into feasts with its rich flavor and silky texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: drippings from cooked chicken
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring continuously until thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Optional: Stir in chicken drippings for added flavor.
- Serve warm over chicken or preferred comfort foods.
Notes
For a creamier texture, add a splash of cream or half-and-half at the end of cooking. If using drippings, strain before adding to the gravy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg