Description
Hearty crockpot shredded chicken gravy delivers comfort on a plate of creamy mashed potatoes. Slow-cooked tender chicken draped in rich, savory sauce promises a satisfying meal that will warm souls and delight taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 packs chicken breasts
- 2 packets chicken gravy mix
Liquid Base:
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup
- 2 cans water
Seasonings and Side Dish:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Mashed potatoes (store-bought or homemade with butter)
Instructions
- Create a flavorful base in the crockpot by whisking together cream of chicken soup, water, and chicken gravy packets until smooth and well-blended.
- Generously coat chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, ensuring even seasoning on all sides.
- Gently nestle the seasoned chicken breasts into the prepared gravy mixture, making sure they are partially submerged.
- Cover the crockpot and slow-cook on low temperature for 6-7 hours, allowing the chicken to become exceptionally tender and absorb the rich gravy flavors.
- Carefully remove the cooked chicken from the crockpot and use two forks to shred the meat into delicate, succulent strands.
- Return the shredded chicken to the gravy, stirring gently to ensure each piece is thoroughly coated and heated through.
- Prepare creamy mashed potatoes as a luxurious base for the shredded chicken and gravy.
- Ladle the warm, savory chicken and gravy over the mashed potatoes, creating a comforting and hearty meal.
- Serve with warm dinner rolls to complete the satisfying dinner experience.
Notes
- Swap out cream of chicken soup for a homemade version or a dairy-free alternative to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to the seasoning mix for an extra layer of flavor complexity.
- If you prefer a thicker gravy, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with cold water and stir into the crockpot during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- For a lighter version, use skinless chicken breasts and low-sodium chicken gravy packets to reduce overall calorie and sodium content.
- 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: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg