Description
Comforting shredded chicken gravy nestles perfectly on creamy mashed potatoes, creating a heartwarming meal that whispers classic American home cooking. Savory, rich layers blend seamlessly, inviting you to savor each creamy, tender bite of this soul-satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 packs chicken breast
Sauces and Liquids:
- 2 cans cream of chicken
- 2 cans water
- 2 packets chicken gravy
Accompaniment:
- 1 bag mashed potato mix
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Whisk together cream of chicken, water, and chicken gravy packets in a slow cooker until smooth and well combined.
- Generously sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and pepper over chicken breasts to ensure even seasoning.
- Gently nestle seasoned chicken breasts into the liquid mixture within the slow cooker.
- Set slow cooker to low temperature and allow chicken to cook for 6-7 hours until tender and fully cooked through.
- Carefully remove chicken from slow cooker and use two forks to shred meat into tender, bite-sized pieces.
- Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir thoroughly to coat with the creamy gravy mixture.
- Spoon the rich, savory chicken and gravy over fluffy mashed potatoes.
- Accompany the dish with warm dinner rolls for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Tenderize chicken breasts by pounding them to an even thickness before seasoning to ensure uniform cooking and maximum flavor absorption.
- Opt for low-sodium gravy packets and cream of chicken soup to control salt content, making the dish more diet-friendly.
- Transform leftovers into a quick chicken salad by mixing shredded meat with Greek yogurt, chopped celery, and herbs for a lighter lunch option.
- Enhance protein content by adding a sprinkle of nutritional yeast or serve with quinoa instead of mashed potatoes for a gluten-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg