Description
Hearty crockpot chicken and gravy brings comfort to dinner tables with minimal effort. Savory chicken simmers slowly in rich, creamy sauce, creating a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs / 900 g)
Liquid and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 cups (500 ml) chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz / 300 g) cream of chicken soup
- 2 packets (1 oz / 28 g each) chicken gravy mix
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream or heavy cream (optional, for added creaminess)
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
Serving Suggestions:
- Mashed potatoes, rice, or biscuits
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Nestle raw chicken breasts into the crockpot base, arranging them in a single layer to promote even cooking.
- Create a smooth, flavorful gravy by whisking chicken broth with powdered gravy mix in a mixing bowl, blending thoroughly to eliminate any potential lumps.
- Incorporate cream of chicken soup into the liquid mixture, stirring carefully to achieve a consistent texture and rich flavor profile.
- Enhance the gravy’s depth by sprinkling in garlic powder, onion powder, and a gentle dusting of black pepper, mixing these seasonings to distribute evenly.
- Optional: Add a light sprinkle of paprika for a subtle warmth and slight color enhancement to the sauce.
- Carefully pour the prepared gravy mixture over the chicken breasts, ensuring each piece is completely covered and surrounded by the flavorful liquid.
- Cover the crockpot with its lid and set to cook on low temperature, allowing the chicken to slowly simmer and absorb the savory gravy’s complex flavors.
- Let the chicken cook until it reaches a tender consistency and is thoroughly heated, typically requiring several hours of gentle cooking.
Notes
- Check chicken breast thickness to ensure even cooking, with thinner pieces preventing dry or overcooked meat.
- Select low-sodium gravy mix and broth to control salt content, making the dish more heart-healthy and diet-friendly.
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for a leaner protein option that absorbs flavor beautifully while reducing unnecessary fat.
- Experiment with fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to elevate the gravy’s depth and introduce subtle aromatic notes to the classic comfort dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 840 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg