Description
This Easy Crockpot Chicken and Gravy recipe is a comforting and effortless slow cooker meal featuring tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a rich and creamy homemade gravy. Perfectly paired with hot steamed rice, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights when you want a delicious home-cooked meal with minimal prep and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 3 to 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste (optional)
Sauce
- 1 can (10.5 oz) unsalted cream of chicken soup
- 2 packets (0.87 oz each) chicken gravy mix
- 1/2 cup water or chicken broth (optional)
To Serve
- Hot cooked rice
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper to taste if desired to enhance flavor.
- Prepare and Pour the Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the unsalted cream of chicken soup, chicken gravy mix packets, and water or chicken broth (if using) until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Pour this sauce evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to LOW heat. Cook the chicken for 4 to 6 hours until it becomes tender and flavorful, allowing the flavors to meld into the meat.
- Final Preparation: Once the chicken is fully cooked, use a fork or spoon to break the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces directly in the slow cooker. This step makes the dish easier to serve and enjoy.
- Serve: Spoon the tender chicken and creamy gravy mixture over hot steamed rice. Serve immediately for a warm, comforting meal that’s simple to prepare and satisfying to eat.
Notes
- You can substitute water with chicken broth for a richer flavor in the gravy.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preferences or dietary restrictions.
- To speed up cooking, you can also cook this recipe on HIGH for 2-3 hours, but low and slow is preferred for maximum tenderness.
- This recipe can be paired nicely with steamed vegetables for a more balanced meal.
- Use unsalted soup and broth to better control sodium content if managing salt intake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1 chicken breast with gravy and rice)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: crockpot chicken, chicken gravy, slow cooker recipe, easy chicken dinner, comfort food, creamy chicken, chicken and rice
