Description
Each bite a hug for the soul, this slow cooker creamy chicken and gravy is the perfect comfort food for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (plus more for garnish)
- ½ cup sour cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
Instructions
- Lightly grease the slow cooker with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Place the chicken breasts or thighs at the bottom of the slow cooker, ensuring they are laid flat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, salt, and dried parsley until smooth.
- Gently pour the mixture over the chicken, making sure every piece is well-coated.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender enough to shred.
- Once cooked, carefully shred the chicken right in the slow cooker using two forks.
- If desired, stir in sour cream for an extra creamy texture before serving.
- Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles, and garnish with extra parsley.
Notes
Perfect dish for meal prep and can be easily customized with vegetables or spices. Consider lining the slow cooker with parchment for easier clean-up.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 420 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg