CHICKEN, SMASHED POTATOES & GRAVY

Chicken, Smashed Potatoes & Gravy image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 pounds small red potatoes, quartered
3 tablespoons water
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 medium onion, sliced
2 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 celery ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
1-1/2 teaspoons pepper, divided
2-1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup white wine or additional chicken broth
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup 2% milk
Minced chives, optional

Steps:

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine potatoes and water. Microwave, covered, on high for 10-12 minutes or just until tender. Cool slightly; drain., Transfer potatoes to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add chicken, vegetables, garlic, bay leaves and 1 teaspoon pepper. Pour broth and wine over chicken and vegetables. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until a thermometer reads 165° and potatoes are tender. Remove chicken from slow cooker; tent with foil., Strain cooking juices, reserving potatoes and cooking juices; discard remaining vegetables and bay leaves. In a large bowl, mash potatoes with cream cheese, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and enough cooking juices to reach desired consistency; keep warm., In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until blended; cook and stir 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in 1 cup cooking juices, milk and remaining salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until thickened. , Discard remaining cooking juices. Slice chicken; serve with potatoes, gravy and, if desired, chives.

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