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Crockpot Chicken and Gravy

Tender chicken cooks slowly in a creamy, savory gravy made with condensed soup, chicken gravy mix, and broth. Serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for an easy comfort-food dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 4 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Gravy
  • 1 10.5 oz can Condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 0.87-1 oz packet Chicken gravy mix
  • 1 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
Seasonings
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
Optional Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried thyme

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Place the chicken in the slow cooker in an even layer. Trim away any excess fat first, but do not cut the chicken into small pieces because larger pieces stay juicier while they cook.
  2. Whisk together the condensed cream of chicken soup, chicken gravy mix, low-sodium chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a bowl. Add the optional butter or dried thyme if desired.
  3. Pour the gravy mixture over the chicken and cover the slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until the thickest piece reaches 165°F/74°C.
  4. Shred or slice the cooked chicken and stir it into the gravy. Serve immediately over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.

Notes

Boneless chicken thighs generally stay more tender than breasts during slow cooking. Avoid cooking chicken breast substantially longer than the recommended time. For thicker gravy, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water, stir it in during the final 15–20 minutes, and cook until thickened. Avoid lifting the lid repeatedly because each opening can significantly extend the cooking time.