Cozy Skillet Chicken and Gravy Recipe
A warm, hearty chicken and gravy recipe perfect for fall. Simple ingredients, rich flavor, and one-skillet convenience for comforting meals.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts (bone-in or boneless)
- ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil or vegetable oil
For the Gravy
- 2 tbsp (28g) butter
- 2 cups (480ml) chicken broth
- ½ cup (120ml) milk or heavy cream
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- Additional salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Chicken
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels—this gives you a better sear.
- Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each piece in flour, shaking off excess.
2. Sear the Chicken
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken skin-side down and sear for 5–6 minutes until golden.
- Flip and cook another 5 minutes.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
3. Make the Gravy
- Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter in the same skillet.
- Scrape up browned bits for flavor.
- Whisk in 2 tbsp flour to form a roux; cook 2–3 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth, then milk or cream.
- Add onion powder, garlic powder, and thyme.
- Simmer until thickened, 5–7 minutes.
4. Simmer
- Nestle chicken back into the gravy.
- Cover and simmer on low for 25–30 minutes, turning once.
- Cook until tender and juicy (165°F / 74°C internal temperature).
5. Serve
- Enjoy warm over mashed potatoes, steamed rice, or fresh biscuits.
Notes
- Drying the chicken creates a better sear.
- Cooking the roux gives deeper flavor.
- Whisking steadily ensures smooth gravy.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Use a meat thermometer to guarantee doneness.
- Serve immediately for best texture.