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Chicken Gravy Recipe from Scratch! {Easy 10-Minute Gravy}

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This Chicken Gravy Recipe from Scratch is so simple to make, outrageously delicious, and will put any store bought gravy to shame!

Move over canned gravy and powder packets… you’re about to gain chef status with your friends and family once you serve up this creamy Chicken Gravy Recipe from Scratch!

Dawn writes: "Love that this is made in 10 minutes!"

When it comes to gravy, I’m a chicken gravy girl all the way. If you love chicken gravy too, I know you’re going to really LOVE this easy homemade gravy recipe.

Trust me… once you try this homemade chicken gravy recipe, you’ll never go back to those store bought cans or jars again. It doesn’t even compare!

Plus, you won’t believe how EASY it is to make your own chicken gravy. You’ll just whisk a few ingredients together, and you’re done!

In less than 10 minutes you’ll have dreamy, creamy gravy just like Grandma’s… but without all the work. And you better believe you’ll be looking for anything you can smother it on just so you can get another taste of this savory dream! Yep ~ it’s THAT good!

So what are you waiting for? It’s time to learn how to make some outrageously delicious homemade chicken gravy!

You’ll just need these simple ingredients to get this Homemade Sauce Recipe started…

Chicken Gravy Recipe from Scratch

What is the Secret to Good Gravy?

My top tip for making smooth gravy is continual whisking. This one simple trick will make ALL the difference when cooking up your gravy.

Even though it’s tempting in the kitchen… don’t multitask, don’t walk away, and just whisk, whisk, whisk for perfectly dreamy, creamy gravy!

What is the Best Ingredient to Thicken Gravy?

The secret to perfectly thick gravy is the flour. It’s the perfect thickener when making homemade gravy for chicken and dressing.

What is Chicken Gravy Made Of?

Well, you’ll just need a few simple ingredients to make your own creamy chicken gravy…

  • Butter
  • All Purpose Flour
  • Chicken Broth
  • Milk
  • Chicken Bouillon {or Chicken Base}
  • Onion Powder
  • Black Pepper

How to Make the Best Chicken Gravy from Scratch:

It’s actually SO easy to make your own chicken gravy at home!

  1. Melt butter in skillet
  2. Add flour and stir
  3. Whisk in chicken broth gradually
  4. Add Milk, Chicken Bouillon, Onion Powder & Pepper
  5. Continue Whisking while gravy thickens
  6. Serve & ENJOY!

What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About this Chicken Gravy Recipe from Scratch…

One reader writes: “I love this! So simple to make”

Beverly writes: “Good – love it”

Dawn writes: “Love that this is made in 10 minutes!”

Lisa writes: “Delicious gravy”

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Chicken Gravy Recipe from Scratch

This Chicken Gravy Recipe from Scratch is so simple to make, outrageously delicious, and will put any store bought gravy to shame!
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Sides
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 cups

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons Butter
  • 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1 3/4 cups Chicken Broth {or one 14.5 oz can}
  • 1/4 cup Milk
  • 1 tablespoon Chicken Bouillon {Chicken Base can be substituted}
  • 1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Add butter to a 10 – 12″ skillet, and melt over medium-high heat.
  • Then add flour to skillet, stirring constantly until combined with the butter. Immediately after that, begin to whisk in the chicken broth, about 1/4 cup at a time…. whisking continually.
  • After all chicken broth has been added, continue whisking as you add in the Milk, Chicken Bouillon, Onion Powder, and Black Pepper.
  • Whisk for a few more minutes as the gravy thickens, then serve and ENJOY!

Notes

This gravy is best served immediately, but leftovers can also be saved and reheated for later.  Store in refrigerator and use within 2 days, or freeze and use within 1 week.  When it comes time to reheat, simply warm up in a small pot on the stove, and whisk in some additional milk to smooth out any lumps.

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Comments

  1. Angie says

    I am very fortunate to have a husband who cooks well. He wouldn’t be caught dead serving a store-bought gravy, and long ago conquered the fine art of delicious gravy!

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    • Heidi says

      Your hubby sounds like an amazing cook, Angie… and conquering the fine art of gravy is definitely something to be proud of! 🙂

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  6. Irma says

    This looks really delicious.
    We don’t use a lot of gravy, usually we use olive oil, but I would like to try to make this like that.
    Greetings Irma

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  7. Lisa says

    I’m always put off making gravy from scratch – all that scraping of burnt bits and pouring away the excess fat from the roasting tin – but this looks so straightforward, Heidi, thank you so much, I’ll definitely give it a go 🙂

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  9. Healthy World Cuisine says

    With a gravy this easy, there is no reason to be buying the stuff in a can. Homemade is always better. We actually may made a whole chicken instead of turkey this year as it may just be a few of us. We will use the juices from the chicken and your recipe. Stay well and take care

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    • Heidi says

      That’s so true… and you’re right, homemade really does taste so much better! And I like your idea of making a chicken instead of a turkey for a smaller crowd – that’s a great idea!

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  20. CoCo says

    It’s kind of blowing my mind this chicken gravy is so easy, Heidi! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve totally forgotten the gravy while serving mashed potatoes and tried to whip something up at the last minute only to have it come out super lumpy. I’m super excited to try your recipe! Hugs, CoCo

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    • Heidi says

      Haha… I know, right? I’ve struggled with lumps, too, when using the packets… and finally decided it was time to perfect the whole creamy gravy scene. It really is SO simple to make, CoCo… I hop you love it! 🙂

      Reply

  24. Traude "Rostrose" says

    Dear Heidi,
    that sounds like an excellent sauce. So far, I’ve only known chicken sauce when I’ve roasted a chicken in the oven – the aromatic juice that is created by roasting is a “chicken sauce” for me. But I like the idea of making the sauce without the chicken.
    Thank you for your comment on my photos of Fall colors. You made me really aware again that in many countries around the world it is something very special to see any leaves changing color. I love autumn, even if it means that the weather is sometimes unfriendly and the cold winter is approaching.
    By the way – for me Arizona is something very special. We were there in 2012 – including the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon National Park and Page / Lake Powell / Antelope Canyon. What breathtaking landscapes! If you are interested in my travel report from back then, here is an overview (from there you can click your way to the individual chapters.) :
    https://rostrose.blogspot.com/p/servus-ihr-lieben-zunachst-einmal.html
    and a translate button is in my right sidebar.
    All the best from Austria,
    Traude
    https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2021/10/italien-reisebericht-toskana-ankommen.html

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    • Heidi says

      Thank you so much for sharing, Traude… that sounds like such an amazing trip! My family loves to visit the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, and Lake Powell, but we’ve never been to Antelope Canyon yet. It looks beautiful, though. I hope you have the chance to try the chicken gravy, too… it really is delicious. 🙂

      Reply

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