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Ultimate Quick & Easy Chicken Gravy Recipe (Made With or Without Drippings)

A stream of rich brown chicken gravy is being poured from a small pitcher onto a mound of fluffy mashed potatoes.
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Make rich, smooth chicken gravy in under 15 minutes using simple pantry staples. This recipe works perfectly whether you have pan drippings or need to make it from scratch with chicken broth.

Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter or vegetable oil
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups good quality chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust based on broth sodium)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons reserved chicken pan drippings

Instructions

  1. If using pan drippings, measure out 2 tablespoons of the cooled drippings and set aside. Discard any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter (or heat the oil). If you are using pan drippings, add them now along with the butter/oil.
  3. Whisk in the flour to create a smooth paste, known as a roux. Cook the roux, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes until it smells slightly nutty. Do not let it brown deeply.
  4. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
  5. Bring the mixture to a simmer, continuing to whisk. The gravy will begin to thicken as it simmers.
  6. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gravy reaches your desired thickness. It should coat the back of a spoon.
  7. Stir in the salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Serve immediately over mashed potatoes, biscuits, or roast chicken.

Notes

  • For a thicker gravy, mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water in a small bowl, then whisk this slurry into the simmering gravy until thickened.
  • If you skip the pan drippings, the gravy will be lighter in color but still flavorful due to the good quality broth.
  • If you have lumps, strain the finished gravy through a fine-mesh sieve.

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