Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken & Gravy Recipe
This Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken & Gravy recipe offers tender, juicy chicken breasts cooked in a flavorful, creamy sauce made with chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, and a blend of savory seasonings. Perfect for an easy, comforting meal, it can be served over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles and garnished with fresh parsley for a touch of color and freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes (low) or 4 hours 10 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
Sauce
- 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
- Prepare the slow cooker: Lightly grease the slow cooker with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Add chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer.
- Mix sauce: 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 fully combined.
- Pour sauce over chicken: Pour the mixture over the chicken, making sure it’s fully coated and spread evenly.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easy to shred.
- Shred chicken and add sour cream: Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker. If desired, stir in the sour cream to add extra creaminess to the gravy.
- Serve and garnish: Serve the creamy shredded chicken hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles. Garnish with additional dried or fresh parsley to add a fresh and colorful touch.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use chicken thighs instead of breasts.
- Adjust salt to taste depending on your broth’s sodium level.
- If you prefer a thicker gravy, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with water and stir it into the slow cooker 30 minutes before serving, then cook on high until thickened.
- The recipe can be made ahead; store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To make it gluten-free, verify that the cream of chicken soup and broth are gluten-free or use homemade alternatives.
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