Easy Homemade Chicken Gravy Without Drippings
Make a rich, velvety chicken gravy in under 15 minutes using simple pantry staples. This recipe is perfect for pouring over mashed potatoes, rice, or biscuits.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: About 1 1/2 cups 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk the flour into the melted butter to create a smooth roux. Cook the roux for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until it smells slightly nutty. Do not let it brown.
- Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, continuing to whisk until the gravy thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in the salt, pepper, and dried thyme. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately over your favorite comfort food.
Notes
- For a richer flavor when using drippings, substitute 1 tablespoon of the butter with 1 tablespoon of reserved pan drippings, then reduce the flour to 2 1/2 tablespoons.
- If the gravy is too thick, whisk in a splash more chicken broth until you reach your desired consistency.
- For a velvety texture, strain the finished gravy through a fine-mesh sieve before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 0.5
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 0.3
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 10