Description
This Crockpot Chicken and Gravy recipe is a comforting and easy slow-cooker meal featuring tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts simmered in a flavorful homemade gravy. With minimal prep and simple ingredients like chicken gravy mix, cream of chicken soup, and aromatic spices, this dish is perfect for a cozy dinner. Serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables for a satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Gravy
- 2 packets (1 ounce each) chicken gravy mix
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Optional Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts evenly at the bottom of the crockpot to ensure even cooking.
- Mix the Gravy: In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken gravy mix, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and paprika. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended into a smooth mixture.
- Add the Gravy to the Crockpot: Pour the prepared gravy mixture over the chicken breasts, making sure the chicken is completely coated for optimal flavor infusion.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover the crockpot with its lid and set it to cook on low heat for 4 to 5 hours or on high heat for 2 to 3 hours. Cooking times will ensure the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Season to Taste: Once cooking is complete, check the seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper as desired to enhance flavor.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the crockpot and shred them using two forks. Alternatively, you may leave the chicken breasts whole if preferred.
- Combine Chicken and Gravy: Stir the shredded chicken back into the gravy in the crockpot, mixing well to evenly coat the chicken pieces.
- Serve: Serve the chicken and gravy hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired. This dish pairs excellently with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- For thicker gravy, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow excess moisture to evaporate.
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for a juicier result.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- Adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary can enhance the flavor profile of the gravy.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control the salt content if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
