Tired of complicated dinners that take hours? Craving something that feels like home-cooked comfort without all the fuss? Let me introduce you to Shredded Chicken and Gravy, your new go-to for a quick, healthy, and incredibly flavorful meal. This isn’t just a recipe; it’s a delicious solution for busy weeknights, a dish that’s both satisfying and nutritious. Imagine tender, shredded chicken bathed in a rich, savory gravy – ready in minutes. That’s what Shredded Chicken and Gravy is all about.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother used to make a version of this every Sunday. The aroma would fill the whole house, a warm and inviting scent that signaled family and togetherness. While her recipe was more of an all-day affair, this Shredded Chicken and Gravy is my way of keeping that tradition alive, but in a way that fits my busy life. It brings back those Sunday memories without keeping me in the kitchen all day.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Gravy:
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side, until lightly browned.
- Cook the Chicken: Add 1/2 cup of chicken broth to the skillet, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove chicken from skillet and shred with two forks. Set aside.
- Make the Gravy: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth.
- Add Broth: Gradually whisk in the remaining chicken broth, ensuring no lumps form.
- Thicken the Gravy: Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the gravy thickens.
- Season the Gravy: Stir in milk or cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Combine and Serve: Return the shredded chicken to the gravy and stir to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish & Enjoy: Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or biscuits.
Shredded Chicken and Gravy
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side, until lightly browned.1 tbsp olive oil, 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Add 1/2 cup of chicken broth to the skillet, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.3 cups chicken broth
- Remove chicken from skillet and shred with two forks. Set aside.2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth.4 tbsp butter, 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Gradually whisk in the remaining chicken broth, ensuring no lumps form.3 cups chicken broth
- Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the gravy thickens.
- Stir in milk or cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasonings to taste.1/2 cup milk or cream, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp onion powder, to taste Salt and pepper
- Return the shredded chicken to the gravy and stir to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or biscuits.1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley