Slow Cooker Chicken Breasts with Gravy

Slow Cooker Chicken Breasts with Gravy

This easy slow cooker chicken recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken breasts in a rich, savory gravy with minimal effort. It’s perfect for busy weeknights and pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 packet (about 25 g) chicken gravy mix
• 1 can (10.5 oz / 300 g) cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the gravy mix, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
3. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
4. Cover and cook:
   • Low: 5–6 hours, or
   • High: 2½–3½ hours
5. Once the chicken is tender, remove it and shred or slice if desired.
6. Stir the gravy well. If you’d like it thicker, leave the lid off for 15–20 minutes on high.
7. Return the chicken to the slow cooker and coat it with the gravy before serving.

Optional Additions

• 1 small sliced onion
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• ½ tsp dried thyme or rosemary
• ½ cup sour cream stirred in at the end for extra richness

Serving Ideas

Serve over:

• Mashed potatoes
• White or brown rice
• Egg noodles
• Biscuits
• Steamed vegetables

Storage

• Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• Freeze for up to 3 months.
• Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of broth if needed.

This comforting slow cooker chicken with gravy is simple, filling, and ideal for a family dinner with very little hands-on preparation.