Description
Crockpot Chicken and Gravy is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This dish features tender chicken simmered in a rich and creamy gravy, creating a meal that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare. Simply add the ingredients to your slow cooker, set it, and let it work its magic while you go about your day. Ideal for serving over rice or mashed potatoes, this recipe combines convenience with delicious flavor that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 2 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Optionally sear the chicken in olive oil in a skillet over medium heat for added flavor.
- Place seasoned or seared chicken in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth and cream of chicken soup; pour over the chicken.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Mix cornstarch with water; stir into the crockpot to thicken gravy about 30 minutes before serving.
- Shred or serve whole as preferred, garnishing with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For extra nutrition, consider adding vegetables like carrots or peas during the last hour of cooking. Customize flavors by experimenting with different herbs such as thyme or rosemary.