Chicken Breasts with Chipotle Green Onion Gravy
Chicken breasts with chipotle green onion gravy is a quick and flavorful dish featuring juicy pan-seared chicken smothered in a smoky, slightly spicy gravy enriched with green onions. A simple pan sauce that transforms plain chicken into something elegant in just 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup minced green onions (scallions)
- 1/2 to 1 tsp chipotle chile powder (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to 1/2-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook about 5 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken and tent with foil.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Cook until thickened, about 1–2 minutes.
- Stir in green onions and chipotle chile powder. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Return chicken to skillet and simmer for 1–2 minutes until coated in gravy and heated through. Serve immediately.
Notes
Reduce chipotle for a milder flavor or omit completely.Add mushrooms or bell peppers after the gravy base for extra vegetables.Stir in cream or yogurt for a creamier version.Add fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley at the end for brightness.Scale up ingredients for more servings—use a large pan to avoid overcrowding.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with gravy
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
