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Easy Chicken and Gravy Sandwich Recipe

Easy Chicken and Gravy Sandwich Recipe

A quick open-faced chicken sandwich made with shredded cooked chicken, creamy shortcut gravy, and toasted bread. Serve it with mashed potatoes and peas for a classic comfort-food dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Sandwiches
  • 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 8 slices white sandwich bread
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • as needed salt
Gravy
  • 2 cups chicken gravy
Shortcut Gravy Option
  • 1 10.5-ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 12-ounce jar or can chicken gravy
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
Serving Suggestions
  • 2 cups prepared mashed potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon, optional butter
  • as desired frozen peas or steamed vegetables

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Shred the cooked chicken into bite-size pieces, removing skin, bones, and excess fat if using a rotisserie chicken.
  2. For shortcut gravy, stir the condensed cream of chicken soup, prepared chicken gravy, and chicken broth or water together in a saucepan. Warm over medium-low heat, stirring often, until smooth.
  3. Add the shredded chicken, black pepper, and optional butter to the warm gravy. Simmer gently for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is hot and thoroughly coated.
  4. Toast the bread lightly if desired. Place one or two slices on each plate, spoon the chicken and gravy over the top, and serve with mashed potatoes and peas or another vegetable.

Notes

Keep the gravy slightly thinner than normal because the bread and mashed potatoes absorb sauce. Do not boil vigorously, or the gravy may become too thick or separate. For a handheld sandwich, use toasted hamburger buns or hoagie rolls and reduce the gravy slightly before serving.