Description
Heartwarming crockpot chicken & gravy combines tender meat with rich, silky sauce for comfort food magic. Homemade goodness fills your kitchen with irresistible aromas you’ll savor down to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds or 680 grams)
Gravy and Soup Base:
- 2 packets chicken gravy mix
- 1 (10.5 ounces or 298 grams) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 1/2 cups water
Seasonings and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Black pepper, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
- Mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta, for serving
Instructions
- Generously season chicken breasts with aromatic black pepper and garlic powder for enhanced flavor profile.
- Create a smooth, rich base by whisking water, cream of chicken soup, and chicken gravy mix directly in the crockpot until fully incorporated.
- Gently place seasoned chicken into the liquid mixture, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated with the savory gravy.
- Set crockpot to LOW temperature and allow chicken to slow cook for 6-8 hours, enabling meat to become incredibly tender and easily shreddable.
- Using two forks, carefully pull chicken apart into succulent, delicate strands within the cooking liquid.
- Introduce velvety sour cream into the shredded chicken, stirring to create a luxurious, creamy texture.
- Allow mixture to warm through for approximately 15 minutes, melding flavors and achieving optimal serving temperature.
- Present the creamy chicken over a bed of fluffy mashed potatoes, steamed rice, or al dente pasta for a comforting, satisfying meal.
Notes
- Experiment with different seasoning blends like Italian herbs or Cajun spices to add exciting flavor variations to the chicken.
- Use low-sodium soup and gravy mix to control salt intake for those watching their sodium levels.
- For a dairy-free version, swap sour cream with coconut cream or Greek yogurt alternative.
- Prep ingredients the night before to save morning cooking time and ensure a stress-free meal preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 23
- Calories: 141
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg