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Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy

A comforting and delicious slow cooker dish featuring tender chicken in a rich gravy, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 packet cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 packet onion soup mix (1 oz)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional) For searing chicken
  • Fresh herbs (like parsley), for garnish (optional) For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Optional: Sear them in a pan with olive oil for extra flavor before placing them in the slow cooker.
Cooking
  1. In your slow cooker, add the chicken breasts, followed by the cream of chicken soup, onion soup mix, and chicken broth. Stir to combine, ensuring that the chicken is well coated.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easy to shred.
Finishing
  1. Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks in the slow cooker and stir everything together until well mixed with the gravy.
  2. Serve the chicken and gravy over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles, and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat gently.