Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy recipe offers a comforting and convenient meal featuring tender shredded chicken simmered in a creamy, flavorful gravy. Perfect for busy days, this hearty dish pairs beautifully with rice or mashed potatoes for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
Gravy
- 10.25 ounces cream of chicken soup
- 1.74 ounces chicken gravy mix
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup sour cream
Seasoning and Garnish
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Cooked rice or mashed potatoes, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker, evenly spaced to ensure even cooking.
- Mix the gravy base: In a bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, chicken gravy mix, and low-sodium chicken broth until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine and cook: Pour the soup and gravy mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Cover with the lid securely.
- Cook the chicken: Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 4 hours or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), ensuring it is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred the chicken: Using two forks, shred the cooked chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing it with the cooking juices and gravy.
- Finish the sauce: Stir in the sour cream until fully incorporated. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, mixing well.
- Serve and garnish: Serve the shredded chicken and gravy over cooked rice or mashed potatoes. Garnish with fresh parsley for a bright, fresh touch.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding garlic powder or onion powder to the gravy mix.
- If thicker gravy is preferred, cook uncovered for the last 30 minutes to reduce the liquid.
- This recipe freezes well — portion and freeze leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangier, lower-fat option.
- Ensure the chicken is cooked through by checking the internal temperature with a meat thermometer.
