Creamy Chicken Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes: A Comforting Recipe

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crockpot Mixture
   • Start by combining 2 cans of cream of chicken soup, 2 cans of water, and 2 packets of chicken gravy mix in the crockpot. Stir the mixture until everything is well-blended, creating a smooth gravy base.
2. Season the Chicken
   • Take your chicken breasts and season them generously with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. These seasonings enhance the flavor of the chicken without overpowering the dish.
3. Add the Chicken to the Crockpot
   • Place the seasoned chicken breasts directly into the crockpot, submerging them in the gravy mixture. Ensure that the chicken is well-coated with the gravy.
4. Cook the Chicken
   • Set the crockpot to cook on low for 7-8 hours. This slow cooking process allows the chicken to become incredibly tender, soaking up all the flavors of the creamy gravy. If you’re short on time, you can cook it on high for 4-5 hours, but for the best results, low and slow is ideal.
5. Shred the Chicken
   • Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the crockpot and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the chicken into small, bite-sized pieces. Shredding the chicken allows it to mix evenly with the gravy for a consistent texture.
6. Return the Chicken to the Crockpot
   • After shredding the chicken, return it to the crockpot. Stir it well so the shredded chicken is thoroughly mixed with the creamy gravy. Let it cook for an additional 15-20 minutes to ensure that the chicken absorbs even more of the gravy’s flavor.
7. Prepare the Mashed Potatoes
   • While the chicken and gravy finish cooking, prepare your mashed potatoes according to the package instructions. Be sure to add butter to the mashed potatoes for extra richness. If you prefer, you can also make mashed potatoes from scratch by boiling and mashing fresh potatoes with butter, milk, and seasoning.
8. Serve
   • To serve, place a generous scoop of mashed potatoes on a plate and top it with the creamy chicken and gravy mixture. The combination of the tender, shredded chicken and the rich, savory gravy over the smooth mashed potatoes is simply irresistible.

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