Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Gravy Recipe
This Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken & Gravy recipe offers a comforting and flavorful meal that’s perfect for busy days. Tender chicken breasts cooked low and slow in a rich, creamy sauce made from chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, and a blend of spices create a deliciously smooth gravy. Optionally enhanced with sour cream, this dish pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for a hearty family dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 7 hours 10 minutes (low) or 3 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
Sauce
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (plus more for garnish)
- ½ cup sour cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
Instructions
- Prepare Slow Cooker: Lightly grease the slow cooker with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking and make cleaning easier.
- Add Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs at the bottom of the slow cooker in a single even layer.
- Mix Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, salt, and dried parsley until smooth and well combined.
- Combine: Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, ensuring they are fully coated with the liquid for optimal flavor and moisture.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and can be shredded easily.
- Shred Chicken: Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker to blend with the creamy sauce.
- Add Sour Cream: If desired, stir in the sour cream at this stage to enhance the creaminess and richness of the gravy.
- Serve: Serve the creamy shredded chicken hot, spooned over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles. Garnish with extra dried parsley for a fresh aroma and visual appeal.
Notes
- For richer flavor, thighs can be used instead of breasts.
- The sour cream addition is optional but recommended for a silkier gravy.
- Adjust salt according to the saltiness of your chicken broth and cream of chicken soup.
- Serve with sides like mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or steamed rice to soak up the creamy gravy.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
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