Only 5 simple ingredients come together in one pan to make an easy pan gravy in about 10 minutes. A perfect addition to almost any meal.
Jump to RecipeLately, I have been obsessed with trying out different types of gravy. There are so many ways to make it, and the flavor varies greatly depending on what you use. Today’s recipe is a super easy pan gravy. It takes only 5 ingredients and 10 minutes of time.
This is a lighter gravy with a chicken flavor. It’s perfect over mashed potatoes or served on roasted chicken or turkey. This doesn’t use the bones or meat from chicken, but instead just chicken broth for most of the taste. I’ve done gravies both ways. I used the carcass of a turkey for turkey gravy. I made brown gravy without a bone. Obviously, this is easier but has a very different taste.
Since this is so quick, it’s a great last-minute addition to a meal. Having something like gravy can really round out a delicious meal.
For the holidays, I like to have two options for gravy. Some prefer a darker, more hearty gravy, such as homemade brown gravy. Others may prefer a lighter gravy like this one.
And don’t forget, one pan means you aren’t adding much to your clean-up after the meal, too!
Step by Step
Place butter in a medium saucepan and melt over medium heat. Whisk in flour until bubbly, about 2 minutes.
Slowly whisk in chicken broth, salt, and pepper.
Cook, stirring often, until it comes to a boil, about 2-5 minutes. If it’s too thick, add more broth 1/4 cup at a time.
Leftovers
Leftovers can be saved in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or the freezer for 2-3 months. To reheat, pour into a saucepan and heat over medium heat, whisking often, until it has the consistency of gravy again. If it was frozen, let it thaw completely in the refrigerator before reheating.
Recipe
Originally Published On: November 6, 2020
Pan Gravy
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter (salted)
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Place butter in a medium saucepan and melt over medium heat
- Whisk in flour until bubbly, about 2 minutes
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth, salt, and pepper
- Cook, stirring often, until it comes to a boil, about 2-5 minutes
- If it’s too thick, add broth 1/4 cup at a time
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
oh wow, this is so easy to make and looks very delicious! I can’t wait to make it.
It’s so easy, and a great way to add that homemade flavor to a meal.
I usually try to stay away from gravy because I think it’s too heavy and rich, but this recipe doesn’t look that way. I like how simple it is and doesn’t require many ingredients or much time. Thanks for sharing this. Now I know of a gravy recipe that I can actually make and enjoy eating.
I know what you mean, and this one is a pretty light gravy. Hopefully, it fits what you’re looking for next time!
Pan gravy is delicious! I make mine similarly, but use the drippings from the meat instead of chicken broth.
I like to use the drippings, too, if I have some available. But the broth is great if you want it to go with something such as mashed potatoes.
Hmmm…It is very rare that my gravy recipes come out right and I’ve been trying since college. I’m a Big Failure in that area…even when the meat served was delicious! We no longer eat meat so it is a moot point now.
Well, this one is still great if you want it for mashed potatoes or something like that. And if you don’t want chicken broth, you can substitute it for vegetable broth.
YUM! We love gravy. LOL my kids will eat anything if it has gravy on it :-p
I’m the same way 🙂
I absolutely love gravy! I managed to create the IKEA meatball gravy through experimenting but I must admit I usually cheat and use granules.
Oh man, I bet that’s so yummy, too!
I’ve never made this before. It’s great to hear it can last a few days in the fridge so can be made in advance.
I love gravy and have made a few different styles. Having it ready ahead of time makes it super convenient.
I like that your gravy recipe is so simple. I love preparing gravy, especially for roast chicken.
Mmmm…. gravy is so good with roast chicken!
So simple and easy. It’s always a fun treat to have homemade gravy and fresh rolls with dinner. We usually only do this around the holidays but I think I’ll treat the fam this week when I make a roast.
I didn’t make it often until I figured out how to make it so easily.
Definitely prefer a lighter gravy and this one looks amazing! Love the simple ingredients, too.
I think it depends on what it’s going on, but most of the time, I like a lighter one, too.
We’re big fans of gravy in our house and this one looks so tasty, although I rarely make anything other than beef gravy, just out of habit x
Now’s a good time to try something a little different then!
I love a good gravy and this one sounds absolutely delicious! You mention it is great over mashed potatoes so I am definitely going to be trying it that way!
Yes! It’s perfect for mashed potatoes 🙂
What a simple recipe. This would certainly be convenient – so quick and easy!
I love simple, convenient, quick, and easy here 🙂
I love how simple and easy to make this pan gravy! Now I can make this whenever I want one.
It’s so easy. And you can make some ahead of time to reheat later, too.
I am ALWAYS looking for a good gravy recipe! (Why is that so hard??) This one sounds simple and delicious. Pinned!!
I know what you mean! It took me a while to figure out the right one for our family, too.
I love pan gravy, this is such a good recipe and so simple too.
It’s so easy but can add so much flavor to your recipe.
I love homemade gravy. Great recipe.
Homemade is the best 🙂
I honestly never made pan gravy except for turkey!! What a great idea to make it with all dishes.
It goes so well with so many things!