🥔 Creamy Chicken & Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes
Tender shredded chicken simmered in a rich, creamy gravy and served over fluffy mashed potatoes. This comforting slow-cooker dinner is easy to prepare and perfect for a cozy family meal.
Ingredients
For the Chicken & Gravy
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cans (10.5 oz each) cream of chicken soup
- 1 packet (about 0.87–1 oz) brown gravy mix
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder, optional
- ½ teaspoon onion powder, optional
For the Mashed Potatoes
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup milk, warmed
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For Serving
- Chopped fresh parsley, optional
- Hawaiian rolls, optional
- Extra black pepper, optional
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare the Chicken
Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker.
Season lightly with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder if using.
2. Make the Creamy Gravy Mixture
Add both cans of cream of chicken soup over the chicken.
Sprinkle the brown gravy mix evenly over the top.
Pour in 1 cup of chicken broth.
You can gently stir the mixture around the chicken, but there is no need to completely mix it at this stage.
3. Slow Cook
Cover the slow cooker with the lid.
Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Cooking time can vary depending on the size and thickness of the chicken breasts.
4. Shred the Chicken
Once the chicken is fully cooked and tender, leave it in the slow cooker.
Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Alternatively, you can remove the chicken, shred it on a plate, and return it to the slow cooker.
5. Combine Everything
Stir the shredded chicken thoroughly into the creamy gravy.
Let it sit in the slow cooker for another 5–10 minutes so the chicken can absorb the sauce.
If the gravy is too thick, add a small splash of chicken broth and stir until you reach your preferred consistency.
Taste and adjust the salt and pepper if needed.
6. Prepare the Mashed Potatoes
While the chicken cooks, prepare the mashed potatoes.
Peel the potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks.
Place them in a large pot and cover completely with cold water.
Add a generous pinch of salt.
Bring the water to a boil, then reduce slightly and cook for about 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes are very tender when pierced with a fork.
7. Drain the Potatoes
Drain the potatoes thoroughly and return them to the warm pot.
Let them sit for about a minute so excess moisture can evaporate.
8. Mash Until Fluffy
Add the butter and begin mashing the potatoes.
Gradually add the warm milk while continuing to mash until the potatoes are smooth and creamy.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Avoid overmixing, as this can make mashed potatoes sticky.
9. Assemble the Meal
Spoon a generous serving of mashed potatoes onto each plate.
Make a small well in the center if desired.
Ladle the creamy shredded chicken and gravy generously over the mashed potatoes.
Make sure plenty of gravy runs down over the potatoes.
10. Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and a little extra black pepper if desired.
Serve immediately with warm Hawaiian rolls on the side.
Helpful Tips
- For extra flavor: Add a little garlic powder and onion powder to the chicken.
- For thinner gravy: Gradually add warm chicken broth until you reach the desired consistency.
- For richer mashed potatoes: Replace some of the milk with heavy cream.
- For extra creamy potatoes: Add an additional tablespoon or two of butter.
- For leftovers: Store the chicken and gravy separately from the mashed potatoes in airtight containers in the refrigerator and reheat thoroughly before serving.
Serving Suggestion
Serve a generous scoop of fluffy mashed potatoes topped with plenty of creamy chicken and gravy, alongside warm Hawaiian rolls. A simple green vegetable such as steamed green beans or broccoli makes a great addition.
Enjoy this cozy, comforting homemade dinner! 🥔🍗🤎