Description
Crockpot Chicken and Gravy is the ultimate comfort food that transforms simple ingredients into a hearty, flavorful meal. With tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy gravy, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve it over fluffy mashed potatoes or crusty bread, and watch as everyone gathers around the table for seconds. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 packet onion soup mix (1 oz)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp flour or cornstarch (for thickening)
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts; trim excess fat.
- Place chicken in the crockpot and pour in chicken broth until they are halfway submerged.
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, onion soup mix, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; pour over chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken; mix flour or cornstarch with cold water and stir into the liquid until thickened.
- Shred chicken with two forks and return to the pot; stir well before serving over mashed potatoes or bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg