🍗 Slow Cooker Chicken Breasts with Gravy

📝 Description

Tender, juicy chicken breasts slow-cooked in a rich, creamy homemade-style gravy. This easy crockpot recipe requires minimal prep and delivers comforting, flavorful results every time. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or cozy family dinners.

Serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, egg noodles, or biscuits for the ultimate comfort meal.

🧂 Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• 1 packet (1 oz) dry chicken gravy mix

• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup

• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

• ½ teaspoon dried thyme (optional)

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

• 2 tablespoons water (if thickening)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Spray slow cooker with nonstick spray.

2️⃣ Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

3️⃣ Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker.

4️⃣ In a bowl, whisk together gravy mix, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and thyme.

5️⃣ Pour mixture over chicken.

6️⃣ Cover and cook:

• Low: 6–7 hours

• High: 3–4 hours

7️⃣ Once cooked, shred chicken slightly or leave whole.

8️⃣ If thicker gravy is desired, mix cornstarch and water, stir into crockpot, cook 10–15 minutes more until thickened.

Serve warm and spoon extra gravy over the top.

🍽 Servings

Serves 4–6 people

📌 Notes

• Cooking on LOW keeps chicken more tender.

• Do not overcook or chicken may dry out.

• Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.

• Low-sodium broth helps control saltiness.

💡 Tips

✔ Add sliced mushrooms or onions for extra flavor.
✔ Stir in ½ cup sour cream at the end for creamier gravy.
✔ Serve with mashed potatoes for classic comfort.
✔ Great for meal prep — reheats beautifully.

🥗 Nutritional Info (Approx. Per Serving)

• Calories: 320

• Protein: 38g

• Carbohydrates: 10g

• Fat: 14g

• Sodium: 680mg

(Varies based on brands used)

🌟 Benefits

• High in protein

• Easy one-pot meal

• Family-friendly comfort food

• Budget-friendly ingredients

• Perfect freezer meal option

❓ Q & A

Q: Can I use frozen chicken?
Yes, but cooking time may increase. Ensure internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).

Q: How do I store leftovers?
Refrigerate in airtight container up to 4 days.

Q: Can I freeze it?
Yes! Freeze up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in fridge before reheating.

Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
Use dairy-free cream soup alternative and check gravy mix ingredients.

Q: How do I keep chicken from drying out?
Cook on LOW and avoid overcooking.