Description
This slow cooker chicken and gravy recipe is a comforting, no-fuss dinner made with tender shredded chicken simmered in a rich, savory gravy. It’s the perfect weeknight meal served over mashed potatoes, rice, or biscuits.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 (0.87 oz) packets chicken gravy mix
- 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 ¾ cups water
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the gravy packets, cream of chicken soup, water, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the gravy mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken and shred it using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat with the gravy.
- Serve warm over mashed potatoes, rice, noodles, or biscuits. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of chicken broth instead of water.
- You can use chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
- This dish stores well in the fridge for up to 3 days and also freezes well.
- Add mushrooms or sautéed onions for additional flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
