Description
Hearty shredded chicken gravy nestles perfectly atop creamy mashed potatoes, creating a comforting classic that warms hearts. Homestyle flavors blend seamlessly, inviting you to savor each rich, satisfying spoonful of this rustic comfort meal.
Ingredients
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Meat and Protein:
- 2 packs chicken breast
- 2 packets chicken gravy mix
Liquid and Soup Base:
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup
- 2 cans water
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) garlic powder, to taste
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) salt, to taste
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) pepper, to taste
Side Dish:
- Mashed potatoes (prepared from bag with butter)
Instructions
- Prepare the flavor base by whisking cream of chicken soup, water, and chicken gravy packets in the crockpot until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Generously season chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, ensuring even coverage on all sides.
- Gently nestle the seasoned chicken into the gravy mixture within the crockpot, creating an even layer.
- Set crockpot to low temperature and allow chicken to slow-cook for approximately 7-8 hours, ensuring tender and juicy meat.
- Once cooking is complete, carefully transfer chicken to a cutting board and use two forks to shred the meat into soft, manageable pieces.
- Return shredded chicken to the crockpot, stirring thoroughly to distribute the meat evenly throughout the gravy.
- Simultaneously, prepare mashed potatoes following package instructions, incorporating butter for enhanced richness and flavor.
- Plate the creamy mashed potatoes as a base, then generously ladle the warm, savory shredded chicken and gravy overtop.
- Complement the dish with warm, soft rolls for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Customize seasoning by experimenting with herbs like thyme or rosemary for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Replace chicken breasts with rotisserie chicken to reduce cooking time and simplify preparation.
- Use low-sodium gravy packets and cream of chicken soup for a healthier version that controls salt intake.
- Transform this recipe into a gluten-free meal by selecting gluten-free gravy packets and using cornstarch as a thickening agent instead of traditional flour-based products.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg