Chicken and Gravy over Mashed Potatoes is a homemade comfort meal that comes together fast with cooked chicken in a flavorful homemade gravy and then smothered over creamy mashed potatoes. Every bite feels like an easy weeknight win. It is one of those simple, family favorite dinners my family never turns down, and I think you will love how satisfying it is without any extra fuss.
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With experience from both restaurant work and everyday family meals, I have learned how to create dishes that are reliable and delicious. I test every dish until my kids and taste testers agree it's a keeper. I bring that same from scratch, Midwest inspired approach to every recipe I share. When I say this dinner is worth making, it is because it has been cooked, tweaked, and loved right in my own kitchen.
Why We Love It
- It is a great way to use cooked or leftover chicken without much work.
- The homemade gravy comes together quickly with basic ingredients.
- It is served over my easy mashed potatoes (no boiling water!), which makes it so satisfying.
- Perfect for busy weeknights but also great for Sunday dinners.
- It reheats well for easy leftovers and school lunches.
- A family favorite that is comforting, hearty and absolutely delicious!
Chicken and Gravy over Mashed Potatoes Recipe Ingredients
- Salted Butter
- Unbleached All Purpose Flour
- Onion Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Dried Parsley
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Chicken Broth
- Milk
- Cooked Chicken
- Russet Potatoes
Substitution Suggestions
- Salted Butter: Feel free to use unsalted butter. Taste the gravy and mashed potatoes before serving to make sure they are seasoned well.
- All Purpose Flour: You can use white whole wheat flour or whole wheat flour.
- Chicken Broth: Chicken stock or bone broth will work. You can even use water with chicken bouillon which makes a really flavorful gravy.
- Milk: Use what you drink. I use 2% cows milk, but whole milk, skim milk, non dairy milk will work. For a more richer gravy you could also use half and half.
- Chicken: I like to use leftover crock pot whole chicken or a rotisserie chicken best. You could also use my recipe for shredded chicken breasts.
- Russet Potatoes: Russet is our go to for mashed potatoes, but Yukon Gold and Red potatoes work too.
How to Make Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
You will want to start with the potatoes first since they take longer to cook than the chicken and gravy.
- First, peel potatoes, rinse them and cut into 1 inch chunks.
- Place potatoes in the instant pot.
- Then add ¾ cup of water and sprinkle potatoes with salt.
- Place lid on instant pot, set the valve to sealing.
- Set the cooker on manual pressure for 10 minutes.
- Once the time is up, carefully turn the valve with a wooden spoon to do a quick pressure release.
- After the pin has dropped, remove the lid and mash the potatoes with a hand masher or hand beaters. If there is too much excess water, pour it out.
- Add the stick of butter, milk or cream, salt and black pepper. Stir it up good.
- Enjoy smothered with chicken and gravy.
How to Make Chicken and Gravy
- First, over medium heat melt the butter in a large deep skillet.
- Once melted, whisk in the all purpose flour, onion powder, garlic powder, parsley, salt and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes whisking often.
- Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking the entire time.
- Now slowly pour in the milk and whisk it all together well.
- Bring gravy to a boil and then add the chicken.
- Simmer the gravy for 6-8 minutes until thickened.
- Ladle gravy over creamy mashed potatoes and enjoy!!!
Serving Chicken and Gravy over Mashed Potatoes
This easy chicken and gravy recipe served over mashed potatoes makes a warm and comforting main dish that pairs with a variety of sides. Serve it with a few of these favorites to round out the meal.
- Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower
- Air Fryer Green Beans
- Easy Roasted Carrots
- Roasted Garlic Parmesan Brussels Sprouts
- Garlic Cheese Drop Biscuits
- Easy Dinner Rolls
If you love meals that start with a big scoop of mashed potatoes, you will want to try my beef tips and gravy, Irish ground beef stew, Salisbury steak meatballs, and easy beef stroganoff. Each one is cozy, hearty, and perfect for anyone who cannot resist a plate piled high with comfort.
Storing Chicken with Gravy and Mashed Potatoes
Storing: It is best to store the chicken and gravy separate from the mashed potatoes. Add the chicken and gravy to an airtight container and the leftover mashed potatoes to a separate airtight container. Store in fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheating: Reheat quickly in the microwave until warmed through. Or you can reheat separately on the stove over low heat. If needed add a little milk to the potatoes to make them creamy again, and a little milk to the gravy if needed to thin out.
Heather's Favorite Tools for this Recipe
- This is my favorite deep skillet as well as this cast iron skillet.
- These nestled bowls are great for prepping ingredients.
- These glass measuring cups from Pyrex are my favorite to use when measuring liquids!
- I love my Instant Pot for making mashed potatoes and shredded chicken!
- A good peeler makes all the difference when peeling potatoes.
- I like using a santuko knife for cutting potatoes.
More Easy Chicken Dinners:
- One Pan Chicken and Potatoes
- Creamy Chicken Orzo
- Chicken in Creamy Mushroom Sauce
- Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
- Easy Orange Chicken
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Chicken and Gravy over Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
Mashed Potatoes
Chicken and Gravy
- ½ cup salted butter
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 4 cups chopped cooked chicken
Instructions
Mashed Potatoes
- Place cut potatoes in Instant Pot and add water and salt.
- Place lid on and move valve to sealing. Set to high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Once time is up, carefully do a quick pressure release. Remove lid after valve stem has dropped.
- Mash potatoes with hand masher or electric beater. Add in butter, milk and some salt and pepper. Mix it up well.
Chicken and Gravy
- Over medium heat melt the butter in a large deep skillet.
- Once melted, whisk in the all purpose flour, onion powder, garlic powder, parsley, salt and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes whisking often.
- Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking the entire time.
- Slowly add the milk and whisk it all together well.
- Bring gravy to a boil and then add the chicken. Simmer the gravy for 6-8 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Ladle gravy over creamy mashed potatoes and enjoy!!!
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