Quick Gravy-Cooking Light

By Reen

Amount per serving 3 Tb
Calories: 30
Fat: 1.6g
Saturated fat: 1g
Monounsaturated fat: 0.4g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1g
Protein: 1.1g
Carbohydrate: 2.9g
Fiber: 0.1g
Cholesterol: 5mg
Iron: 0.2mg
Sodium: 142mg
Calcium: 9mg

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

Details

Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

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.

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