Description
Comforting crockpot chicken and gravy promises a hearty Southern-style meal that melts in your mouth. Warm, rich flavors slowly simmer, creating a delicious dinner that wraps your senses in pure culinary comfort.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Gravy and Liquid Components:
- 2 packets chicken gravy mix (0.87 ounces/24.7 grams each)
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 ounces/298 grams)
- 1 can chicken broth (14.5 ounces/411 grams)
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard (optional)
Instructions
- Coat the interior of the slow cooker with a light layer of nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Generously season chicken pieces with aromatic garlic powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Whisk together cream of chicken soup, powdered gravy seasoning, rich chicken broth, and a touch of tangy mustard in a mixing bowl until the mixture becomes completely smooth and uniform.
- Gently pour the silky sauce over the seasoned chicken, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated.
- Cover the slow cooker and allow the chicken to cook on low temperature for 6-8 hours, enabling the meat to become incredibly tender and infused with deep, savory flavors.
- Once cooking is complete, carefully extract the chicken and use two forks to delicately shred the meat into succulent, bite-sized pieces.
- Return the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker, stirring to combine with the luscious gravy and ensure even distribution of flavors.
- Plate the chicken and gravy over your preferred accompaniment such as fluffy rice, classic egg noodles, or creamy mashed potatoes for a comforting, hearty meal.
Notes
- Opt for boneless, skinless chicken breasts to ensure even cooking and easy shredding.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium chicken broth and gravy mix for a healthier version.
- Customize the dish by adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra depth of flavor.
- Transform into a gluten-free meal by using cornstarch instead of traditional gravy mix and checking soup ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg