Description
A comforting and easy slow cooker chicken and gravy recipe featuring tender shredded chicken in a savory, creamy gravy perfect served over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Gravy
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 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
- Prepare 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 thyme until smooth.
- Place chicken in slow cooker: Put the chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Add gravy: Pour the prepared gravy mixture over the chicken, ensuring it is fully covered.
- Cook chicken: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Shred chicken: Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker and stir to coat all pieces in the gravy.
- Add sour cream: If using, stir in sour cream just before serving for extra creaminess.
- Serve: Serve the chicken and gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for a hearty meal.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for more flavor and tenderness.
- Add frozen peas or cooked mushrooms during the last hour of cooking for added vegetables.
