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Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: High-Protein

Description

This slow cooker chicken and gravy recipe is a comforting and easy-to-make dinner that features tender shredded chicken cooked in a flavorful homemade gravy. Perfect for busy days, it requires minimal prep and slow cooks to perfection, delivering a creamy and hearty main course that pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts

Gravy Mixture

  • 2 packets (0.87 oz each) chicken gravy mix
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Optional

  • 1/2 cup sour cream (for creamier gravy)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Gravy Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken gravy mix, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and dried thyme until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  2. Arrange Chicken in Slow Cooker: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly spaced for consistent cooking.
  3. Add Gravy Over Chicken: Pour the prepared gravy mixture over the chicken breasts, making sure they are fully covered by the liquid to ensure moist and flavorful results.
  4. Cook the Chicken: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on the low setting for 6 to 7 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
  5. Shred the Chicken: Using two forks, shred the chicken directly inside the slow cooker. Stir well to coat the shredded chicken thoroughly with the gravy.
  6. Add Sour Cream (Optional): For a creamier texture and richer flavor, stir in the sour cream just before serving.
  7. Serve: Serve the shredded chicken and gravy hot over your choice of mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles to complete the meal.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken thighs for a more flavorful and tender result.
  • For a vegetable boost, add frozen peas or cooked mushrooms into the slow cooker during the last hour of cooking.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/slow-cooker-chicken-and-gravy-recipe/