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Slow Cooked Chicken and Gravy

A comforting and easy slow-cooked chicken dish with a creamy gravy, perfect for family meals and potlucks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lb 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (about 2 lb / 900 g) Use thighs for more juice; breasts are leaner.
  • 1 can 1 can (10 3/4 oz / 305 g) cream of chicken soup Provides that silky, familiar base.
  • 2 packets 2 packets (about 1 oz / 28 g each) chicken gravy mix Choose low-sodium if possible.
  • 2 cups 2 cups (16 fl oz / 475 ml) water Adjust slightly if you want a thinner gravy.
Seasonings
  • 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp salt (3 g), or to taste Start light, then finish with salt.
  • 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp black pepper (1 g), or to taste Freshly cracked if you can.
  • 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp garlic powder (1.5 g) Fresh garlic gives it that extra flavor boost.
  • 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp onion powder (1.5 g) Adds depth without any chopping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk the cream of chicken soup, both gravy mix packets, and water in the slow cooker bowl until smooth.
  2. Stir in the garlic powder and onion powder.
  3. Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides and press the seasoning in.
  4. Place the chicken on top of the soup mixture and turn each piece so it’s coated in the gravy mix.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours, or on HIGH for 4 hours until tender.
  2. Stir before serving to mix the gravy evenly.

Notes

If desired, stir in a splash of milk at the end for an extra creamy gravy. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or with warm biscuits.