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Chicken Breasts with Chipotle Green Onion Gravy

Chicken Breasts with Chipotle Green Onion Gravy

Name: Chicken Breasts with Chipotle Green Onion Gravy
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 breast half, bone and skin removed (blank)s skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; salt and fresh ground pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; ¾ cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons minced green onions; ½ teaspoon chipotle chile powder, or more to taste

Rating: 4.64 stars

290 Ratings
195 Reviews
71 Photos

This delicious chicken recipe includes a simple exercise in pan gravy perfection. If I only had one day to teach someone how to cook, you better believe this archetypal sauce recipe would be one of the first things I'd demonstrate.

By Chef John

Recipe Summary

prep:

5 mins

cook:

15 mins

total:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

2 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 2 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

2 breast half, bone and skin removed (blank)s skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
¾ cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons minced green onions
½ teaspoon chipotle chile powder, or more to taste

Directions

Step 1

Place chicken breast halves between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/2-inch. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Step 2

Heat olive oil in a skillet on high heat until it begins to shimmer, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium; cook chicken breasts until browned and no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer cooked chicken to a warm plate and loosely cover with aluminum foil.
Step 3

Melt butter in the skillet; stir in flour and cook for about 2 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan; cook and stir until gravy begins to simmer and thicken, 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 4

Stir in green onions and chipotle chile powder.
Step 5

Return chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.

Cook's Note:

May substitute chicken stock for chicken broth. For thinner gravy, add more broth or stock.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

332.9 calories; protein 28.3g 57% DV; carbohydrates 4.1g 1% DV; fat 22.2g 34% DV; cholesterol 103.9mg 35% DV; sodium 187.7mg 8% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (195)

Most helpful positive review

WEELASSIE

04/26/2012

I was looking for something different to do with my chicken breasts and this recipe was on the front page including a video on how to prepare. So easy and tasty and a big hit with the family! Didn't have to run to the grocery store because I had everything on hand. *I lied - except for the chipotle seasoning! I did a web search and found I could use a paprika, red pepper with a dash of chili powder as a substitute. About 1/2 tsp. paprika, 1/8 red pepper and a dash of chili powder. Will look for chipotle seasoning for the next time I make this! Read More

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Anna-Bat

08/02/2012

2.5 stars. While this recipe was very simple and quick to make, it lacked depth and complexity of flavor. Wasn't really spicy, wasn't really anything. We found it bland and unexciting. It wasn't bad (or gross) it was just nothing we'd ever make or eat again (based on how many other amazing recipes there are out there). Guess it wasn't for me. Read More

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(15)

290 Ratings

5 star values: 217
4 star values: 51
3 star values: 14
2 star values: 7
1 star values: 1

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WEELASSIE

04/25/2012

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Gail Cobile

06/19/2012

Awesomely delicious and easy prep. I didn't change a single thing. Just wish I had increased the servings. Next time is a sure thing.. great recipe serious keeper and a repeater at my house by request!! TY Chef John. Read More

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Cindy

04/27/2012

This was awesome and super easy! The only change I made was to scale this to 6 servings and used vegetable broth instead of chicken. Read More

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Aidann_GreenWolfe

12/26/2013

This is an amazing recipe! Easy and so very flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always perfect. I read a review about this being bland that couldn't be further from the truth. You are the boss of your own seasoning. Read More

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norahS

05/08/2012

I could not find chipotle chile powder so I used cajun seasoning. Put a bit on the chicken too. Gravy was so good. Watch the video if you are not a gravy expert and you will master it!! I also shredded the leftover chicken and mixed it with the gravy for lunch the next day. Gravy is awesome Read More

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ILOVEFOOD

12/14/2013

YUMMY! This is definitely a must try for anyone very easy to make. I doubled the entire recipe (except the butter because that adds too much fat) I used 25% less sodium chicken broth and just 1-2 tablespoons of LIGHT butter. Instead of the chipotle seasoning I used what another person had commented (1/2tsp paprika 1/8tsp crushed red pepper and a dash of chilli powder and it worked out great. A little heat but not too much.) There was no left overs and I will be making this again! Save the calories/salt/fat where you can! =) Read More

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Anna-Bat

08/01/2012

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kugelblitz

06/05/2012

As I have begun to learn to cook in order to reduce my monthly expenses while still eating well I found this recipe more than anything else really helped me grasp the process of cooking in a pan keeping the oil and gravy from evaporating etc. I think the author is correct about it being an excellent entry level recipe. It tastes quite good too. Read More

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lilorchid82

06/18/2012

Yeah this was good! Browning the chicken really added to it. I liked dark meat and left the bone in. O and I replaced the chipotle powder with chipotle in adobo sauce minced. awesome! Read More

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Nutritional Information

Chicken Breasts with Chipotle Green Onion Gravy

Servings Per Recipe: 2
Calories: 332.9

% Daily Value *

protein: 57 %

carbohydrates: 1 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 1 %

sugars:

fat: 34 %

saturated fat: 47 %

cholesterol: 35 %

vitamin a iu: 9 %

niacin equivalents: 132 %

vitamin b6: 32 %

vitamin c: 2 %

folate: 4 %

calcium: 2 %

iron: 7 %

magnesium: 10 %

potassium: 7 %

sodium: 8 %

thiamin: 10 %

calories from fat:

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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WEELASSIE

04/25/2012

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Gail Cobile

06/19/2012

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Cindy

04/27/2012

This was awesome and super easy! The only change I made was to scale this to 6 servings and used vegetable broth instead of chicken.

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Aidann_GreenWolfe

12/26/2013

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norahS

05/08/2012

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ILOVEFOOD

12/14/2013

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Anna-Bat

08/01/2012

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kugelblitz

06/05/2012

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lilorchid82

06/18/2012

Yeah this was good! Browning the chicken really added to it. I liked dark meat and left the bone in. O and I replaced the chipotle powder with chipotle in adobo sauce minced. awesome!

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