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Crockpot Chicken

 

Crockpot Chicken and Gravy served over homemade mashed potatoes and Velveeta Mac and Cheese:

Ingredients:

For Crockpot Chicken and Gravy:

  • 1.5 pounds of chicken breast
  • 1 cup of chicken broth
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 packet of chicken gravy mix
  • Pepper, to taste
  • A few dashes of ranch seasoning

For Homemade Mashed Potatoes:

  • 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For Velveeta Mac and Cheese:

  • 8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked according to package instructions
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

  1. Prepare Crockpot Chicken and Gravy:
    • In a slow cooker, place the chicken breasts at the bottom.
    • In a mixing bowl, combine chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, chicken gravy mix, pepper, and ranch seasoning. Stir until well combined.
    • Pour the mixture over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
    • Cook on low for 6 hours.
    • Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
  2. Make Homemade Mashed Potatoes:
    • In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add peeled and cubed potatoes and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
    • Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
    • Add butter, milk, salt, and pepper to the pot with the potatoes.
    • Mash the potatoes using a potato masher until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  3. Prepare Velveeta Mac and Cheese:
    • In a saucepan, melt the cubed Velveeta cheese with milk over medium heat, stirring constantly until smooth and creamy.
    • Add cooked elbow macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until well coated.
    • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Serve:
    • To serve, place a scoop of homemade mashed potatoes on a plate.
    • Top the mashed potatoes with shredded crockpot chicken and gravy.
    • Serve alongside a portion of Velveeta Mac and Cheese.
    • Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions, if desired.

Enjoy your delicious and comforting meal of Crockpot Chicken and Gravy over homemade mashed potatoes and Velveeta Mac and Cheese!