Crockpot Chicken and Gravy
A comforting, hands-off crockpot recipe featuring tender chicken in a silky, savory gravy that's perfect for serving over rice, potatoes, or noodles.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Choose evenly sized breasts for even cooking.
- 1 can cream of chicken soup Use a reputable brand for better flavor.
- 1 packet dry onion soup mix Look for mixes with dehydrated onion pieces for more flavor.
- 1 cup chicken broth Low-sodium broth is recommended for better salt control.
- to taste salt and pepper Adjust according to personal preference.
- for garnish fresh parsley Optional, for garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, dry onion soup mix, and chicken broth.
- Season lightly with salt and pepper, then whisk until smooth.
- Pour the soup-and-broth mixture over the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
Cooking
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Shred the chicken using two forks directly in the crockpot and stir it into the gravy.
Serving
- Spoon the shredded chicken and gravy over rice, mashed potatoes, or egg noodles.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
This dish tastes even better the next day. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Adjust seasoning and use low-sodium options to control salt levels.