Shredded Chicken And Gravy
Shredded chicken and gravy is a family favorite and a great way to use leftover chicken. This is one dinner recipe the whole family would enjoy, including your picky eaters. It is simple and comes together in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1½ lb cooked chicken shredded
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ Tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves finely chopped
- ½ Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley to garnish
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook until soft and translucent. Add chopped garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly so it doesn't burn.
- Sprinkle flour into the pan and stir until well combined with the onions & garlic. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring continuously.
- Slowly pour in chicken broth, whisking continuously to avoid lumps and until smooth and creamy. Add red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, Cajun seasoning and stir to combine.
- Bring the gravy to a gentle simmer and let it cook until it thickens and the floury taste is cooked off for about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the cooked shredded chicken to the gravy and stir well. Let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the chicken to absorb some of the flavors. If the gravy is too thick, add more stock or water at this point until the desired consistency is achieved.
- Reduce the heat and stir in the soured cream until combined. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed. Remove from the heat.
- Serve your creamy shredded chicken and gravy hot over mashed potatoes, biscuits, rice or pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 501kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 47gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 175mgSodium: 184mgPotassium: 623mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1189IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 3mg
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