Description
Hearty Shredded Chicken Gravy cascades over creamy mashed potatoes, creating a comforting classic that warms hearts and satisfies hunger. Rich, savory flavors meld together, promising a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Gravy Base:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) flour
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) butter
Seasoning:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Serving:
- Mashed potatoes
Instructions
- Transfer boneless, skinless chicken breasts to the slow cooker, ensuring even placement.
- Combine chicken broth, milk, flour, butter, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl, whisking until smooth and lump-free.
- Carefully pour the creamy gravy mixture over the chicken, covering the meat completely in the slow cooker.
- Set the slow cooker to low temperature and allow the chicken to simmer for 6-8 hours, or alternatively use high temperature for 3-4 hours until meat becomes fork-tender.
- Remove chicken from the slow cooker and use two forks to gently pull and shred the meat into soft, delicate strands.
- Return the shredded chicken back into the gravy, stirring to ensure each piece is generously coated with the rich, creamy sauce.
- Prepare warm mashed potatoes as a base for serving.
- Ladle the succulent shredded chicken gravy over the fluffy mashed potatoes, creating a hearty and comforting main course that promises warmth and satisfaction.
Notes
- Enhance tenderness by choosing fresh, high-quality chicken breasts with minimal connective tissue for smoother shredding.
- Control gravy consistency by gradually adding flour and whisking continuously to prevent lumps and achieve silky texture.
- Adjust cooking time based on chicken thickness; thinner cuts require shorter slow cooker duration to maintain moisture and prevent dryness.
- Transform recipe for dietary needs by substituting dairy milk with almond or oat milk and using gluten-free flour for celiac-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg