Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken & Gravy

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🍗 Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken & Gravy

Tender chunks of chicken simmered low and slow in a rich, savory gravy until perfectly juicy and comforting. This easy crockpot dinner is pure comfort food — perfect over mashed potatoes, rice, or biscuits.

📝 Description

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken & Gravy is a simple, hearty meal made with bite-sized chicken pieces cooked in a thick, seasoned gravy. As it slow cooks, the chicken becomes fork-tender while the sauce develops deep, comforting flavor. It’s an easy “dump-and-go” recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights.

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed

  • 1 packet (1 oz) chicken gravy mix

  • 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix (optional but delicious)

  • 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup

  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ cup sour cream (added at end for extra creaminess)

Optional:

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water (for thicker gravy)

  • Fresh parsley for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Slow Cooker

Place cubed chicken in the slow cooker.

2️⃣ Mix the Sauce

In a bowl, whisk together:

  • Cream of chicken soup

  • Chicken broth

  • Gravy mix

  • Ranch seasoning

  • Garlic powder

  • Black pepper

Pour mixture over chicken.

3️⃣ Cook

  • LOW: 6–7 hours

  • HIGH: 3–4 hours

Chicken should reach 165°F internally and be tender.

4️⃣ Finish

Stir in sour cream during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
If you prefer thicker gravy, add cornstarch slurry and cook on HIGH 10–15 minutes.

5️⃣ Serve

Serve hot over:

  • Mashed potatoes

  • White rice

  • Egg noodles

  • Biscuits

🍽 Servings

  • Serves: 4–6

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes

  • Cook Time: 6 hours (low)

🥗 Nutritional Information (Approx. Per Serving)

  • Calories: 380

  • Protein: 36g

  • Fat: 18g

  • Carbohydrates: 12g

  • Sodium: 820mg

(Varies depending on seasoning brands used.)

💡 Tips

✔ Use chicken thighs for extra tenderness
✔ Do not overcook — chicken breasts can dry out
✔ Add frozen peas or carrots in last hour for veggies
✔ Use low-sodium broth to control salt
✔ For extra flavor, brown chicken before slow cooking

📌 Notes

  • Sauce thickens as it cools

  • Great for meal prep

  • Freezes well up to 2 months

  • Reheat gently with splash of broth

🌟 Benefits

  • High protein meal

  • Minimal prep

  • Budget-friendly ingredients

  • Family-friendly comfort food

  • Great for leftovers

❓ Q & A

Q: Can I use frozen chicken?
Yes, but increase cooking time and ensure it reaches safe temperature.

Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
Use dairy-free cream soup and skip sour cream.

Q: Why is my gravy thin?
Slow cookers produce moisture — use cornstarch slurry to thicken.

Q: Can I cook it on the stovetop?
Yes — simmer covered 30–40 minutes until chicken is tender.

Q: Can I make it keto?
Use heavy cream instead of soup and skip gravy mix.

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