Description

This Crockpot Chicken & Gravy recipe offers tender, flavorful chicken breasts cooked low and slow in a creamy, savory gravy. Perfectly seasoned with garlic, onion, black pepper, and thyme, this comforting dish is easy to prepare and ideal for a cozy family dinner. The addition of cream cheese enriches the gravy for a luscious finish, and it pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Gravy

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 packet (1 ounce) dry chicken gravy mix
1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the Crockpot: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot, spreading them evenly.
Mix the Gravy: In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry chicken gravy mix, cream of chicken soup, low-sodium chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and dried thyme if using until smooth and well combined.
Combine and Cook: Pour the gravy mixture over the chicken breasts in the crockpot, ensuring the chicken is covered. Cover the crockpot with its lid 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.
Shred the Chicken: About 30 minutes before serving, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crockpot, mixing it with the gravy to combine flavors.
Add Cream Cheese: Stir in the softened cream cheese thoroughly until it melts completely and the gravy becomes creamy and smooth.
Final Cook: Cover the crockpot again and cook for an additional 20 to 30 minutes to let the flavors meld and the gravy thicken slightly.
Serve: Serve the creamy chicken and gravy hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired. It pairs deliciously with mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.

Notes

Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for a complete meal.
For a richer flavor, substitute with homemade gravy or add a splash of heavy cream instead of cream cheese.
This recipe works equally well with boneless chicken thighs as a substitute for breasts.
Use gluten-free gravy mix and cream of chicken soup to keep the dish gluten-free.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American