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    Home » Chicken & Poultry

    Easy 3-Ingredient Shredded Chicken and Gravy

    Published: Nov 30, 2022 / Updated: Nov 30, 2022 / 6 Comments

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    This shredded chicken and gravy recipe is a budget-friendly and ridiculously comforting homestyle meal! It's a family favorite with just 3 ingredients.

    If you want to make a similar recipe in the Instant Pot, try my Instant Pot Chicken and Gravy next.

    a bowl of shredded chicken and gravy over mashed potatoes

    Why you'll love it

    Busy mamas and dads out there, this one is for you. All you need is chicken breasts, cream of chicken soup, and a packet of chicken gravy mix to make this soul-warming chicken dinner with very little prep. That's it! No shame in using shortcuts. Together they're transformed into tender and perfectly seasoned shredded chicken.

    You can make this irresistible 3-ingredient dump and go chicken recipe in the oven or as Crockpot chicken and gravy, making it super versatile. Let's talk about all that gravy, though. There's absolutely no need to add anything else like a thickener or extra seasoning. So good yet so simple to make for an incredibly convenient supper.

    What you'll need

    • Chicken - we're using boneless skinless chicken breasts for easy shredding
    • Cream of chicken soup - the tried and true kitchen shortcut of a can of condensed soup is one that busy families have been using for decades, but if you aren't feeling it, try my Crockpot Chicken and Gravy as an alternative with no canned soup!
    • Chicken gravy mix - use a packet of your favorite brand
    ingredients for chicken and gravy on a marble countertop

    Helpful tips

    • I do not add any extra water/liquid to the recipe. This ensures the gravy ends up fairly thick. The chicken will release some water as it cooks.
    • Tightly seal it up before putting it in the oven! I use foil, but if your casserole dish came with an oven-safe lid, use that.
    • Ovens, casserole dishes, and the size of chicken breasts tend to vary, so keep in mind cook time is a guideline and may need to be adjusted, especially if using particularly large or small chicken breasts.
    • You can leave the chicken breasts whole instead of shredding them if you prefer.
    • Prefer to do this in your slow cooker? Crockpot instructions are included in the recipe card below!

    How to make shredded chicken and gravy

    This is an overview with step-by-step photos. Full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.

    mixing gravy in a bowl and adding chicken to a baking dish

    Preheat the oven to 400F. Add the chicken breasts to a 9x13 baking dish. In a bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup and gravy mix until smooth with a whisk or spoon.

    chicken and gravy in a casserole dish before and after shredding

    Pour the gravy mixture over the chicken. Tightly seal the casserole dish, and bake for 45 minutes or until cooked through. Shred with two forks, season with extra salt & pepper if needed, and enjoy.

    Tools for this recipe

    • One of my most used kitchen tools is an instant read thermometer. It's inexpensive and makes cooking chicken foolproof. It's safe to eat when the internal temperature reaches 165F.
    • This casserole dish is one of my favorites.
    • For the slow cooker cooking option in this recipe I used my trusty 7-quart Crockpot.

    Substitutions and variations

    • Try swapping one of the cans of cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom soup.
    • You can sub the chicken breasts with boneless skinless chicken thighs. If you plan on using the low heat (7-8 hours cook time) Crockpot method, that may be the best idea as chicken breasts tend to dry out.
    • Try a packet of turkey gravy mix if you can't find chicken.
    a casserole dish with chicken and gravy

    Leftovers and storage

    • Leftovers of chicken and gravy will last for 3-4 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
    • Warm over a low heat on the stove or in the microwave.
    • Leftovers can be frozen for up to 3 months, but keep in mind that the texture of the gravy may change and the chicken may dry out a bit.

    What to serve with chicken and gravy

    • There's a generous amount of gravy that's perfect over a mountain of Mashed Potatoes, rice, or pasta. A dinner roll or fresh crusty bread is great too. Go all out with my popular Cheesy Garlic Bread for a memorable meal!
    • For a fresh pairing, try a side salad with my Homemade Italian Dressing.
    • Steamed veggies, Easy Creamed Corn, or my Easy Asparagus Recipe all work as well.

    More easy recipes

    • Cream of Mushroom Soup Chicken Bake
    • Easy Chicken and Gravy
    • Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe
    • One Pot Chicken and Noodles
    • Easy Chicken and Rice Casserole
    closeup of a casserole dish of chicken and gravy

    If the blog post didn't answer your questions about this glorious chicken and gravy, talk to me in the comments below! I'd love it if you left me a review, or tag me #saltandlavender on Instagram.

    a bowl of shredded chicken and gravy over mashed potatoes

    Easy 3-Ingredient Shredded Chicken and Gravy

    This shredded chicken and gravy recipe is a budget-friendly and ridiculously comforting homestyle meal! It's a family favorite with just 3 ingredients.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 45 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 396 kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    • 4 chicken breasts boneless skinless
    • 2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
    • 1 (1 ounce) packet chicken gravy mix
    • Salt & pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    Oven Instructions:

    • Preheat your oven to 400F and move the rack to the middle position.
    • Place the chicken breasts side-by-side in a 9x13 casserole dish.
    • Add the cream of chicken soup and chicken gravy mix to a bowl and stir together until smooth.
    • Pour the cream of chicken soup mixture over the chicken breasts and fully cover them with it.
    • Tightly seal the casserole dish with foil (or use the oven-safe lid it came with if it came with one) and bake for 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and shreds easily with two forks. As every oven, casserole dish, and the size of the chicken breasts may vary, keep in mind cook time is a guideline and may need to be adjusted.
    • Take the casserole dish out of the oven, uncover, and shred the chicken with two forks (do this right in the casserole dish). Season with salt & pepper if needed, and serve immediately.

    Crockpot Instructions:

    • Place the chicken breasts side-by-side in the Crockpot. Add the cream of chicken soup and chicken gravy mix to a bowl and stir together until smooth, then pour it over the chicken. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 7-8 hours.
    • Shred chicken with two forks (do this in the slow cooker) then season with salt & pepper if needed.

    Notes

    • Gravy packets typically weigh around 1 ounce - you don't need to be exact as brands vary. 
    • You can skip shredding the chicken if you prefer!
    • Serves up to 6 people depending on portion size/how big the chicken breasts are.
    • Chicken is safe to eat when it reaches a 165F internal temperature.
    • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
       

    Nutrition

    Calories: 396kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 52gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 157mgSodium: 1338mgPotassium: 909mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 363IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword shredded chicken and gravy
    Author Natasha Bull
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    1. Tacey says

      January 13, 2023 at 2:17 PM

      This looks really good. Can you use leftover cooked, shredded chicken or even turkey in this recipe? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 13, 2023 at 4:30 PM

        Hi! I suppose you could, but in that case I'd just heat everything through on the stovetop since there's no point in baking already cooked chicken... it'll end up really dry and overcooked.

        Reply
    2. Cora shields says

      January 1, 2023 at 7:09 AM

      Do you use the gravy mix dry and mix into the soups?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 1, 2023 at 1:04 PM

        That's right. See the step-by-step photos in the post that shows this exact step. Hope you enjoy the recipe, Cora!

        Reply
    3. Julie says

      December 18, 2022 at 6:03 PM

      4 stars
      Very easy comfort food. I used 3 breasts weighing about 1.5 lbs, and they cooked through in about 25 minutes. I recommend using a thermometer so they don’t overcook.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 18, 2022 at 6:03 PM

        So glad you enjoyed it, Julie!

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