Smoked Creamy Chicken

Many nights when I was a kid, my mom would throw together some shredded chicken with a can of cream of gloop soup and serve it on buns or over rice. (Let’s be real, I thought it was awesome.) This recipe recreates that nostalgic comfort, but with a simple twist—elevating it with homemade creamy gravy and smoked pulled chicken with a peppery kick. Make this, invite your mom over, and pay it back. And don’t forget the pickles—they’ll take the flavor up a notch and add the perfect zing.