chicken cream gravy

Indianapolis, IN
Updated on Nov 24, 2025

In my opinion the best chicken gravy is made with drippings, not chicken stock; and it is made with milk, not water. This is the gravy my mother made and, after all, she was the world's greatest cook, especially when it came to fried chicken and gravy! Photo source: http://www.deepsouthdish.com/2011/02/chicken-fried-chicken-recipe-with.html

prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup drippings from chicken
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • - salt & pepper to taste

How To Make chicken cream gravy

  • Step 1
    When chicken is done, remove from pan and set aside; keep warm while making gravy.
  • Step 2
    Remove all but 1/4 cup drippings from pan. Loosen any crusty bits with a heavy spoon or spatula. Over medium-high heat, stir in 1/4 cup flour and mix with drippings, using a wire whisk.
  • Step 3
    When thoroughly blended and turned a beige color, gradually begin to add the milk a little at a time, stirring constantly with the whisk. Keep stirring after all the milk has been added, until mixture begins to thicken. When it begins to bubble, turn heat to low and continue cooking for about 2 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with mashed potatoes and fried chicken.

Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)
calories: 216kcal, carbohydrates: 10g, cholesterol: 25mg, fat: 18g, fiber: 0g, protein: 4g, saturated fat: 7g, sodium: 251mg, sugar: 4g, unsaturated fat: 10g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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Category: Gravies
Keyword: #creamy
Keyword: #SMOOTH
Keyword: #satisfying
Ingredient: Dairy
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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