Easy Crockpot Chicken and Gravy: Your New Favorite Comfort Meal
This Easy Crockpot Chicken and Gravy is a comforting dish with minimal effort, perfect for busy nights and family gatherings.
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours hours
Total Time: 6 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Keyword: comfort food, Easy Crockpot Chicken and Gravy, Family Meals, hearty meals, Slow Cooker Recipes, Weeknight Dinners
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal
For the Chicken
- 2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs for added richness
For the Seasoning
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
For the Gravy
- 1 can condensed soup low-fat or gluten-free options work well
- 1 packet gravy mix homemade or low-sodium versions can be used
- 1 cup water to adjust thickness of the gravy
Directions
Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts into your slow cooker, ensuring they are spread out evenly for optimal cooking.
Season Generously: Sprinkle salt and pepper over the chicken to taste.
Mix the Gravy: In a separate bowl, whisk together the condensed soup, gravy mix, and optional water until thoroughly combined.
Combine: Pour the gravy mixture over the seasoned chicken.
Cook Low and Slow: Cover the slow cooker and set it to LOW for 4-6 hours.
Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, use a fork to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces directly in the slow cooker.
Serve and Enjoy: Ladle the savory chicken and gravy over hot steamed rice or your favorite side dish.
For added freshness, garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg