Description
This comforting slow cooker meal features tender boneless chicken breasts simmered in a rich and creamy gravy made with chicken gravy mix, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping, this dish comes together with minimal effort and delivers maximum comfort.
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 large boneless chicken breasts, approximately 1.5 pounds total, thawed if frozen
- 2 packets chicken gravy mix, about 1 ounce each
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
- 1.5 cups water, or chicken broth for extra flavor
- 0.5 cup sour cream, adds richness and tang to the gravy
- to taste pepper and garlic powder
- Serving bases, mashed potatoes, egg noodles, rice, or pasta
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Place the boneless chicken breasts in the bottom of a 4 to 6-quart crockpot in a single layer.
- Mix the gravy base: In a small bowl, whisk together the two packets of chicken gravy mix, cream of chicken soup, and 1.5 cups water until smooth with no lumps.
- Pour and season: Pour the gravy mixture over the chicken, then sprinkle with pepper and garlic powder to your taste preference.
- Cook on low: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
- Finish the gravy: In the last 15 minutes of cooking, stir in the sour cream until fully incorporated into the sauce.
- Start with your base: Spoon your chosen base (mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice) onto serving plates or bowls.
- Add the chicken: Top with one shredded or sliced chicken breast per serving.
- Ladle the gravy: Pour the rich, creamy gravy generously over the chicken and base.
- Garnish: Add a sprinkle of fresh parsley, crispy fried onions, or a crack of black pepper for color and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes