Shredded Chicken Gravy on Mashed Potatoes

Chicken gravy is a great way to liven up plain mashed potatoes and, let’s face it, creamy homemade mashed potatoes deserve to be paired with something flavorful, and this chicken gravy is certainly tasty.

This delightful comfort food recipe is ideal for a night in and it’s also a tempting dish to serve if the weather is hot. You can tweak the recipe however you wish, including anything from cheese, herbs, spices, or vegetables to it.

It’s worth making extra because this comfort food reheats beautifully and you’ll definitely want to enjoy it more than once. It works with chicken breasts, thighs or wings – whichever you happen to prefer. You’ll get the juiciest flavor if you use thighs, since they’re forgiving even if you overcook them slightly. If you want to up the comfort food factor, you can mix some shredded cheddar cheese or sour cream into the mashed potatoes before topping with the chicken gravy.

Why You’ll Love the Recipe:

Creamy mashed potatoes are the basis of this delicious dish and then you have delicious savory chicken gravy on top. Not only is this a very easy recipe but you can use leftover mashed potatoes or leftover chicken to make it. And everyone is going to adore this from the youngest member of the family to the most senior.

How to Serve It:

Served hot, this dish makes the perfect meal. You should consider adding one or two vegetables to the plate for nutrients and a splash of color.

Can You Make It Ahead?

As you can use leftover chicken and/or leftover mashed potatoes to prepare this tasty dish, you can of course make those components ahead. Just make sure the mashed potatoes are heated through and lump-free, and the chicken warms up in the gravy. You can also make the whole thing ahead and then just reheat it in the microwave.

What type of chicken is used for the recipe?

Whenever possible, use boneless, skinless chicken thighs and shred them. Thighs are fantastic because they are moist and tender due to their high-fat content.

If you would rather use chicken breasts, that is fine, but keep in mind that the dish may not turn out as juicy.

Ingredients:

• Chicken broth
• Cooked and shredded chicken
• Flour
• Garlic powder
• Butter softened
• Worcestershire sauce
• Fresh thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to make Shredded Chicken Gravy on Mashed Potatoes:

Step 1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. 

Step 2. Add the sprigs of thyme to the skillet, and then remove them after a minute or so. 

Step 3. Whisk the flour into the herb butter, and combine well. 

Step 4. Slowly pour in the chicken broth, whisking as you do. 

Step 5. Simmer until the gravy thickens. 

Step 6. Add in the worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste. 

Step 7. Mix in the chicken, and stir to combine. 

Step 8. Serve over prepared mashed potatoes.

This mashed potatoes and chicken gravy recipe is true comfort food and something that everyone will enjoy. It’s a great way to use leftover chicken or potatoes, and you can customize the recipe, adding any seasonings, and then serve it up hot with your favorite veggies on the side.

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Storage Instructions:

Leftovers will be fine for a couple of days if kept in an airtight container in the fridge. If you cooked the chicken fresh instead of using leftover chicken, this can stretch to 3 days.

Variations and Substitutions:

You might like to swap the mashed potatoes for roasted potatoes or, for a complete change of pace, egg noodles! Add green beans, mushrooms, peas, celery, or carrots to the potatoes for extra nutrients, or mix some cheddar cheese or sour cream into the hot mashed potatoes to dial up the comfort food factor. You can even swap the chicken for turkey. Shredding either one is easy enough – use the paddle attachment of a stand mixer, but use it on a low setting, as the high one will pulverize the chicken and also fling it all over the kitchen!