Description
This creamy chicken broth sauce is perfect for elevating your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat until fully melted and bubbling gently.
- Whisk in 4 tablespoons flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes stirring constantly until smooth and lightly golden.
- Gradually pour in 2 cups chicken broth while whisking to prevent lumps.
- Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes stirring often until thickened.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika then adjust thickness with extra broth if needed before serving.
Notes
- This sauce can be used as a base for gravies or additional seasoning can be added as desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg