Shredded Chicken Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes 🍗🛁🔥
This Shredded Chicken Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes is creamy, savory, and pure comfort food. Tender, slow-cooked chicken is shredded and smothered in a rich, homemade gravy, then poured over buttery mashed potatoes for the ultimate hearty meal.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4-6)
For the Shredded Chicken & Gravy:
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
2 cups chicken broth
1 packet (1 oz) dry onion soup mix (or 1 tsp onion powder)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp poultry seasoning (or thyme + sage)
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup heavy cream (or whole milk)
2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (to thicken)
For the Mashed Potatoes:
2 lbs russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled & cubed
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup heavy cream or milk
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
🔥 How to Make It
Step 1: Cook the Chicken
1️⃣ Add chicken, broth, onion soup mix, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce to a slow cooker or large pot.
2️⃣ Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours (or HIGH for 3-4 hours) until chicken is tender.
3️⃣ Shred the chicken with two forks and return it to the pot.
Step 2: Thicken the Gravy
4️⃣ Stir in heavy cream for extra richness.
5️⃣ Mix cornstarch + water in a small bowl, then stir it into the gravy. Let simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
Step 3: Make the Mashed Potatoes
6️⃣ Boil potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain.
7️⃣ Mash the potatoes, then mix in butter, heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Step 4: Assemble & Serve
8️⃣ Scoop mashed potatoes onto a plate and ladle shredded chicken & gravy on top.
9️⃣ Garnish with chopped parsley or cracked black pepper.
💡 Pro Tips & Variations
✔ Make it even richer! Stir in 2 tbsp cream cheese to the potatoes.
✔ No cornstarch? Use flour to thicken the gravy instead.
✔ Want a spicy kick? Add a dash of hot sauce or Cajun seasoning.
✔ Need it faster? Use rotisserie chicken and heat everything on the stovetop!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ Super easy & minimal prep
✅ Creamy, comforting, and loaded with flavor
✅ Perfect for meal prep—leftovers taste even better!
✅ Family-friendly & budget-friendly