Description
This comforting Crock-Pot Chicken and Gravy recipe features tender, slow-cooked chicken breasts smothered in a creamy, flavorful gravy. Perfectly easy to prepare, it simmers gently in the crockpot, resulting in juicy chicken served best over mashed potatoes or rice, making it a satisfying family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Gravy Mixture
- 2 packets chicken gravy mix
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish and Serving
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
- Mashed potatoes or rice for serving
Instructions
- Place Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot, ensuring they are evenly spread out to allow for even cooking.
- Mix Gravy Mixture: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly whisk together the chicken gravy mix, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Pour Gravy: Pour the prepared gravy mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the crockpot, covering them completely to infuse flavor during cooking.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours, or on high heat for 4 to 5 hours, until the chicken breasts are tender and easily shredded with a fork.
- Shred Chicken: Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the crockpot, mixing it thoroughly with the cooked gravy to coat all the shredded pieces evenly.
- Serve: Serve the shredded chicken and creamy gravy hot over a bed of mashed potatoes or rice. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired for a pop of color and fresh flavor.
Notes
- For best results, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts to ensure tenderness and quick cooking.
- You can substitute chicken thighs if preferred; adjust cooking times accordingly.
- Adjust salt and pepper based on taste preferences and the sodium content of the gravy mix and broth.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave, adding a splash of broth if gravy thickens too much.
