Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy recipe is the ultimate comfort food! With just 5 main ingredients, tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked in a creamy, flavorful gravy. Serve over mashed potatoes or rice for a simple and satisfying family dinner.
Ingredients
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Meat:
- 2 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Produce:
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Canned Goods:
- 10 1/4 oz cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Baking & Spices:
- 1 3/4 oz chicken gravy mix (1 packet)
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Dairy:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Other:
- Cooked rice or mashed potatoes (for serving)
Instructions
Prepare the Slow Cooker:
- Layer the Chicken:
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Mix the Gravy:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, chicken gravy mix, kosher salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Cook the Chicken:
- Add the Gravy:
- Pour the gravy mixture over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully covered.
- Slow Cook:
- Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
Finish the Gravy:
- Stir in Sour Cream:
- Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and set aside. Whisk the sour cream into the gravy until smooth and creamy.
- Shred the Chicken:
- Shred the chicken using two forks and return it to the slow cooker. Stir to coat the chicken in the gravy.
Serve:
- Plate and Garnish:
- Serve the chicken and gravy over mashed potatoes or rice. Garnish with fresh parsley for added flavor and color.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder or paprika to the gravy mixture.
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier alternative to chicken breasts.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
