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Easy Slow Cooked Chicken and Gravy

Easy Slow Cooked Chicken and Gravy

Cozy, tender slow-cooked chicken blanketed in rich, savory gravy. Minimal prep, all-day flavor—perfect over mashed potatoes.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 21 oz condensed cream of chicken soup about two 10.5-oz cans
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1.6 oz dry chicken gravy mix roughly two packets
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.75 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2.5 tbsp cornstarch for thickening
  • 3 tbsp water for slurry
  • 0.25 cup sour cream stir in at the end for extra creaminess
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Whisk soup, broth, gravy mix, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, and pepper until smooth.
  • Arrange chicken in the slow cooker. Dot the top with butter.
  • Pour the gravy mixture over the chicken, coating evenly.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 5 hours, until the chicken is very tender.
  • Transfer chicken to a plate. Shred or slice, then keep warm.
  • Stir cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Whisk into the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook 10–15 minutes, until the gravy thickens. Stir in sour cream.
  • Return chicken to the gravy and coat. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered egg noodles. For a herby twist, add 1 tsp poultry seasoning or a splash of white wine to the sauce. Leftovers reheat well; store up to 3 days in the fridge, or freeze up to 2 months.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Slow Cooked Chicken and Gravy flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.