Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken & Gravy Recipe
This Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken & Gravy recipe offers tender, succulent shredded chicken simmered in a rich and flavorful creamy gravy. Perfect for a comforting family meal, this dish is easy to prepare, making it ideal for busy days when you want a delicious, hearty dinner with minimal effort. Served best over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles, it’s a classic comfort food that fills the home with inviting aromas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3.5 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes (low) or 3 hours 40 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
Gravy
- 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)
Optional
- 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 and make cleanup easier.
- Arrange the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer for even cooking.
- Mix the gravy: In a medium bowl, whisk together chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, salt, and dried parsley until smooth.
- Combine chicken and gravy: Pour the soup and broth mixture over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully coated with the flavorful sauce.
- Slow cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Shred the chicken: Using two forks, shred the cooked chicken directly in the slow cooker. Stir in sour cream if using, to add extra creaminess and richness to the gravy.
- Serve: Serve the creamy shredded chicken hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles. Garnish with additional dried parsley for a fresh pop of color and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts if you prefer more moisture and flavor.
- Adjust salt to your taste, especially if your broth or soup is already salted.
- Sour cream is optional but enhances the texture and creaminess of the gravy.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Try adding sautéed mushrooms or onions for extra depth in flavor.
- Serve over your choice of mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles to soak up the creamy gravy.
Keywords: Slow Cooker Chicken, Creamy Chicken, Chicken and Gravy, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, Shredded Chicken, Slow Cooker Recipes
