Quick Gravy

Name: Quick Gravy
Ingredients: 1 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth, divided; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons minced shallots; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons 1/3-less-fat cream cheese; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

7 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth, divided
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

Combine 1/4 cup chicken broth and flour in a small saucepan, stirring well with a whisk. Stir in remaining 3/4 cup chicken broth, shallots, and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 3 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Let stand 1 minute; discard bay leaf. Stir in parsley, cheese, and pepper, stirring until cheese melts.
2

Bring your cream cheese to room temperature before stirring it into the sauce-it blends more smoothly this way, without clumping or curdling.