Crockpot Chicken and Gravy Recipe
Introduction
This Crockpot Chicken and Gravy recipe is a comforting, easy-to-make meal perfect for busy days. Tender chicken breasts slowly cook in a creamy gravy, creating a rich and flavorful dish that pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes or noodles.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 (10.5 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 packet chicken gravy mix
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup parsley, minced
- 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Place the chicken breasts in a 5-quart slow cooker.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup, chicken gravy mix, and minced garlic until well combined.
- Step 3: Spread the soup mixture evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Step 4: Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 5 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Step 5: Shred the chicken using two forks, then stir the shredded meat into the gravy mixture in the slow cooker.
- Step 6: Add the minced parsley and cracked black pepper to the slow cooker, stirring well to combine all ingredients.
- Step 7: Serve the chicken and gravy hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles for a hearty meal.
Tips & Variations
- For extra richness, stir in a splash of heavy cream or half-and-half before serving.
- Add a handful of sliced mushrooms to the slow cooker for added texture and flavor.
- Use fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary instead of parsley for a different herbal note.
Storage
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave until warmed through, stirring occasionally to maintain the sauce’s consistency.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use chicken thighs instead of breasts?
Yes, boneless skinless chicken thighs work well and can add extra moisture and flavor to the dish. Adjust the cooking time if needed, as thighs may cook slightly faster.
Do I need to add extra water or broth to the slow cooker?
No additional liquid is necessary since the cream of chicken soup and gravy mix provide enough moisture to cook the chicken and create a rich sauce.
PrintCrockpot Chicken and Gravy Recipe
This comforting Crockpot Chicken and Gravy recipe features tender, slow-cooked chicken breasts smothered in a creamy, flavorful gravy made from cream of chicken soup, chicken gravy mix, garlic, and fresh parsley. Perfect for a cozy family dinner, it’s easy to prepare in a slow cooker and pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours on high or 5 hours on low
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes (high) or 5 hours 10 minutes (low)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Chicken
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Gravy Mixture
- 2 (10.5 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 packet chicken gravy mix
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, minced
- 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Add Chicken: Place the 3 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts into a 5-quart slow cooker in an even layer, ensuring they’re ready for slow cooking.
- Prepare Gravy Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the two cans of cream of chicken soup, the packet of chicken gravy mix, and the minced garlic. Stir thoroughly until well mixed.
- Layer Gravy Over Chicken: Spread the prepared creamy soup mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, covering the meat completely to infuse flavor as it cooks.
- Cook Chicken: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on high heat for 3 hours or on low heat for 5 hours, allowing the chicken to become tender and fully cooked through.
- Shred Chicken: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken breasts directly in the slow cooker, mixing the meat thoroughly into the gravy mixture for an even consistency.
- Add Seasoning: Incorporate the minced fresh parsley and cracked black pepper into the slow cooker, stirring well to blend the flavors evenly with the shredded chicken and gravy.
- Serve: Spoon the hot chicken and gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles for a hearty, satisfying meal.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh garlic and parsley to enhance the flavor.
- Adjust black pepper to taste or substitute with other herbs like thyme or rosemary for variation.
- This recipe can be made a day ahead; flavors improve after resting in the fridge overnight.
- Leftovers store well for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- To thicken the gravy further, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow some liquid to evaporate.
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