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Crockpot Chicken and Gravy Bowls – Easy Loaded Mashed Potato Dinner

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These Crockpot Chicken and Gravy Loaded Mashed Potato Bowls are the ultimate comfort food—tender shredded chicken in savory gravy over creamy mashed potatoes, topped with all your favorite fixings. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or feeding a crowd, this recipe is hearty, customizable, and incredibly easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 packets chicken gravy mix (about 2.6 oz total)
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt, to taste
  • 3 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for serving
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup milk or half-and-half
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Shredded cheddar cheese (optional topping)
  • Crispy cooked bacon, crumbled (optional topping)
  • Sliced green onions or chives (optional topping)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional topping)
  • Steamed corn kernels (optional topping)
  • Extra gravy (optional topping)

Instructions

  1. Add chicken and gravy ingredients to the slow cooker: Place chicken in the bottom of your crockpot. Sprinkle with gravy mix, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Spoon in cream of chicken soup, then pour over chicken broth. Do not stir.
  2. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is very tender and shreds easily.
  3. About 30-40 minutes before chicken is done, peel and cube potatoes. Add to a large pot, cover with cold water, and add a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain well.
  4. Return drained potatoes to the pot. Add butter, sour cream, and milk. Mash until creamy and lump-free, adding more milk if needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Once chicken is cooked, transfer to a plate and shred with two forks or a hand mixer. Return shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir to coat with gravy. Adjust salt and add more broth if gravy is too thick.
  6. Assemble the bowls: Spoon mashed potatoes into bowls. Top with shredded chicken and gravy. Add desired toppings such as cheese, bacon, green onions, parsley, corn, and extra gravy.
  7. Serve immediately while hot. For make-ahead, keep potatoes and chicken separate until ready to serve.

Notes

For gluten-free, use certified gluten-free gravy mix and soup. You can substitute Greek yogurt or cream cheese for sour cream in the potatoes. Store-bought mashed potatoes work in a pinch. For extra creamy potatoes, warm your milk before adding. Leftovers reheat well and can be used as sandwich or baked potato toppings.

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