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Crockpot Chicken and Creamy Gravy

Crockpot Chicken and Creamy Gravy for Effortless Comfort

This Easy Crockpot Chicken and Creamy Gravy recipe is a comforting dish perfect for busy evenings, bringing warmth and satisfaction to your weeknight meals.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs Thighs for added juiciness.
For the Gravy
  • 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup Can be substituted with cream of mushroom or celery.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Reduce for thicker gravy.
For Seasoning
  • 1 packet Onion Soup Mix Alternative: ranch or poultry seasoning.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can be used.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
For Added Richness
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can be replaced with olive oil.
For Thickening (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Optional for a creamier gravy.

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Gravy Mixture: Whisk together the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, onion soup mix, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
  2. Layer the Chicken: Place chicken in crockpot and coat with the gravy mixture.
  3. Add Extra Richness (Optional): Add butter on top before cooking.
  4. Set the Cooking Temperature: Cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or on HIGH for 2½–3 hours.
  5. Shred the Chicken: Remove and shred chicken; mix with the gravy.
  6. Thicken the Gravy (Optional): Mix cornstarch with water and stir into gravy to thicken.
  7. Serve and Garnish: Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles; garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Prep the ingredients the night before for a hassle-free morning. Adjust seasonings according to taste.

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