Rice and Gravy Chicken Skillet
Juicy pan-fried chicken breasts are seasoned with salt, black pepper, paprika, and thyme, then paired with fluffy long-grain white rice and a smooth, buttery gravy. This comforting family meal brings warm, familiar flavors to the table in under an hour.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Rice and Gravy Chicken Skillet, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 63
- Heart Health
- 39
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 63
- Performance
- 59
- General Wellness
- 1
Make the rice: Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and keep warm.
- 2
While the rice is cooking, prepare the chicken: Whisk flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme together in a medium bowl. Dredge chicken breasts in the flour mixture, turning several times, until well coated. Reserve flour mixture for the gravy.
- 3
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook coated chicken in the skillet until golden brown on the outside and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Use tongs to transfer chicken to a plate, leaving any drippings in the skillet.
- 4
Make the gravy: Whisk water, reserved flour mixture, and salt together in a bowl, then pour into the skillet. Whisk the liquid with the pan drippings, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thick and bubbly. Add additional water if the gravy is too thick.
- 5
Serve chicken with warm rice, and ladle gravy over the top.
- Calories 844.83 kcal High 42%
- Protein 62.48 g Good Source 125%
- Carbohydrate 115.72 g 42%
- Total Fat 12.48 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 6.05 g High 30%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 164.29 mg High 55%
- Sodium 145.76 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 9.3 g Good Source 33%
- Total Sugars 12.03 g --
- Added Sugars 11.83 g High 24%
- Calcium 5.01 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 7.02 mg Good Source 39%
- Potassium 121.83 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 1.24 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Rice and Gravy Chicken Skillet is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 844.83 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Rice and Gravy Chicken Skillet made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Breast, Dried Thyme. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Rice and Gravy Chicken Skillet?
- About 45 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 844.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Rice and Gravy Chicken Skillet easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Rice and Gravy Chicken Skillet healthy?
- Rice and Gravy Chicken Skillet has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 844.83 calories and 62.48 g of protein, or 125% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 145.76 mg (6% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 6.05 g (30% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 11.83 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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