Tender shredded chicken slow-cooked in creamy gravy, served over buttery mashed potatoes — the ultimate comfort food for family dinners.
🥘 Recipe Card
Servings & Timing
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7–8 hours (slow cooker)
- Total Time: 8 hours (mostly hands-off)
- Yield: 6–8 servings
Dietary Badges:
- Family-Friendly
- Slow Cooker Recipe
- Comfort Food Classic
✅ Ingredients (Quick View)
- Chicken breasts
- Cream of chicken soup (canned)
- Water (use soup can to measure)
- Chicken gravy mix (packets)
- Garlic powder, salt, and black pepper
- Mashed potatoes (store-bought mix or homemade)
- Butter (for mashed potatoes)
📖 Instructions (Quick View)
- Mix cream of chicken soup, water, and gravy packets in crockpot.
- Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper; add to crockpot.
- Cook on LOW for 7–8 hours.
- Shred chicken with forks, return to crockpot, and stir into gravy.
- Prepare mashed potatoes, adding butter.
- Serve chicken and gravy over mashed potatoes with rolls on the side.
🔑 Notes
- The longer it cooks, the more tender the chicken becomes.
- For richer flavor, swap one can of water for chicken broth.
- Homemade mashed potatoes make this extra hearty.
🌟 Introduction
When it comes to comfort food, few things beat a plate of Shredded Chicken Gravy over Mashed Potatoes. Juicy chicken slow-cooked until tender, shredded, and coated in creamy gravy, then piled on buttery mashed potatoes — it’s warm, filling, and the kind of meal that brings everyone back to the table for seconds.
This recipe is a lifesaver on busy days: just set your crockpot in the morning, and by dinnertime you’ve got a home-cooked feast ready to go.
🥄 Step-by-Step Cooking Guide
1. Prepare the base
In a crockpot, whisk together cream of chicken soup, water, and gravy mix packets until smooth.
2. Season & cook the chicken
Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Place into crockpot, covering with the gravy mixture. Cook on LOW for 7–8 hours (or HIGH for 4 hours).
3. Shred the chicken
Remove chicken breasts, shred with two forks, then return to crockpot. Stir until evenly coated in gravy.
4. Make mashed potatoes
Prepare mashed potatoes according to package instructions or make from scratch. Stir in butter for extra creaminess.
5. Serve & enjoy
Spoon shredded chicken and gravy over fluffy mashed potatoes. Add warm rolls on the side for a complete meal.
🥬 Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
- Chicken: Boneless thighs can be used for juicier meat.
- Soup Base: Cream of mushroom or cream of celery adds a different flavor.
- Mashed Potatoes: Use Yukon Gold for creaminess or Russet for fluffier texture.
- Butter: Try garlic butter for extra richness.
🍽 Variations & Serving Suggestions
- Veggie Boost: Add peas, carrots, or green beans to the crockpot in the last hour.
- Cheesy Twist: Stir shredded cheddar or mozzarella into mashed potatoes.
- Hearty Dinner: Serve with rolls, roasted veggies, or coleslaw.
- Southern Style: Spoon over biscuits instead of mashed potatoes.
❄️ Storage & Make-Ahead
- Refrigerator: Store leftovers in airtight container up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze chicken & gravy (without potatoes) up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.
- Reheating: Warm in microwave or on stovetop; add splash of broth if too thick.
⚖️ Nutrition (per serving, est. 8 servings)
- Calories: ~340
- Protein: 32g
- Carbs: 24g
- Fat: 12g
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I make this on HIGH heat instead of LOW?
A: Yes — cook on HIGH for about 4 hours.
Q: Can I use frozen chicken?
A: Yes, but thawing first gives better texture. If cooking from frozen, extend time by 1–2 hours.
Q: Can I double the recipe?
A: Absolutely — just use a larger crockpot.
Q: Can I make the mashed potatoes ahead of time?
A: Yes! Store in the fridge, then reheat with a splash of milk and butter.
💌 Final Notes
This Shredded Chicken Gravy on Mashed Potatoes is the definition of cozy comfort food. Simple, filling, and slow-cooked to perfection — it’s perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or Sunday dinners with family.
