This easy shredded chicken and gravy dinner is warm, simple, and ready in about 20 minutes when you use cooked chicken.
introduction
This recipe uses cooked shredded chicken and a smooth gravy to make a filling meal. It uses few ingredients and tastes like home. If you like similar creamy meals, try this creamy smothered chicken and rice for another simple option.
why make this recipe
- It is quick and uses leftover chicken.
- It feels like comfort food.
- It needs pantry staples you likely have.
- It feeds a family and works for potlucks.
how to make Shredded Chicken and Gravy Dinner
Ingredients :
2 cups cooked shredded chicken, 2 cups chicken broth, 1 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons butter, Salt and pepper to taste, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, Cooked rice or mashed potatoes for serving
Directions :
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden.
- Slowly add chicken broth, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
- Stir in heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the shredded chicken and simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
- Serve over cooked rice or mashed potatoes.
Tip: For a slightly different creamy style, you can also follow this similar another creamy chicken and rice recipe for ideas on seasoning and texture.
how to serve Shredded Chicken and Gravy Dinner
Serve the gravy and chicken hot over mashed potatoes or a scoop of white rice. Add steamed vegetables on the side for color. A simple green salad and warm bread make the meal complete.
how to store Shredded Chicken and Gravy Dinner
Cool leftovers to room temperature. Put them in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove over low heat with a splash of broth or cream to loosen the gravy. You can freeze for up to 3 months; thaw in the fridge before reheating.
tips to make Shredded Chicken and Gravy Dinner
- Use warm butter and whisk well to avoid lumps.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper at the end.
- For more flavor, brown the shredded chicken briefly before adding to the gravy.
- If the gravy is too thick, add a little more chicken broth.
- For a hands-off approach, try a dump-and-go crockpot method for the chicken, then make the gravy separately.
variation (if any)
- Add cooked mushrooms for more texture.
- Stir in frozen peas in the last 5 minutes to add color.
- Use turkey instead of chicken for a turkey gravy version.
- Swap heavy cream for half-and-half for a lighter gravy.
FAQs
Q: Can I use rotisserie chicken?
A: Yes. Rotisserie chicken works great and saves time.
Q: How do I fix lumps in the gravy?
A: Whisk hard and add liquid slowly. If lumps remain, strain the gravy through a fine sieve.
Q: Can I make this dairy-free?
A: Yes. Use a dairy-free cream substitute or coconut cream and a dairy-free butter.
Q: Can I thicken the gravy without flour?
A: Yes. Use a cornstarch slurry (mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water) and stir it in slowly while simmering.
Conclusion
For a slow-cooker version that cooks all day, see Crockpot Chicken & Gravy – Plain Chicken. If you want another simple stovetop guide to chicken and gravy, check Easy Chicken and Gravy – Cooking in the Midwest. For a very short ingredient list version, read Easy 3-Ingredient Shredded Chicken and Gravy • Salt & Lavender.
Shredded Chicken and Gravy Dinner
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter Melted
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Cooked rice or mashed potatoes for serving
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden.
- Slowly add chicken broth, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
- Stir in heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the shredded chicken and simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
- Serve over cooked rice or mashed potatoes.
