Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken & Gravy

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken & Gravy is your new weeknight hero, a fuss-free way to create a comforting, rich, and incredibly delicious meal with minimal effort. This recipe is perfect for busy families or anyone craving a hearty, homemade dish that tastes like it simmered all day.

Key Ingredients for Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken & Gravy

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
• 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion (optional, but recommended for added flavor)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry, for thickening)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
• Cooked noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice (for serving)

How to Make Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken & Gravy

This Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken & Gravy recipe is incredibly easy to throw together, promising a tender chicken dish bathed in a rich, velvety gravy. Requiring just a few simple ingredients and hands-off cooking, it’s a lifesaver for busy evenings. Expect a preparation time of about 15 minutes, with the slow cooker doing all the hard work for the next 4-6 hours.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the Slow Cooker: Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
2. Add the Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs into the bottom of the slow cooker. If using breasts, you can trim any excess fat.
3. Combine the Liquids and Seasonings: In a medium bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of chicken soup, condensed cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, sour cream, chopped yellow onion (if using), garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
4. Pour Over Chicken: Pour the creamy soup mixture evenly over the chicken pieces in the slow cooker. Ensure the chicken is mostly submerged.
5. Cook on Low: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds with a fork. Cooking on high is possible but will result in less tender chicken and can take about 2-3 hours.
6. Shred the Chicken: Once the chicken is cooked, carefully remove it from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board or in a bowl. Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
7. Thicken the Gravy: Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker with the creamy sauce. Stir in the cornstarch slurry.
8. Cook to Thicken: Cover the slow cooker again and cook on high for another 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gravy has thickened to your desired consistency.
9. Serve: Ladle the Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken & Gravy over your favorite serving base, such as hot cooked noodles, fluffy mashed potatoes, or steamed rice. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.

Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken & Gravy

You’ll absolutely adore this Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken & Gravy for its unbelievably tender chicken that practically melts in your mouth, enveloped in a sumptuously rich and comforting gravy. It’s a budget-friendly meal that rivals restaurant favorites, delivering incredible flavor without the hefty price tag. The secret lies in the simple yet powerful combination of creamy soups and savory seasonings, creating a depth of flavor that will have everyone asking for seconds, and it’s so much more satisfying than a quick doctored-up boxed mix.

This dish is proof that truly satisfying meals don’t need to be complicated or expensive. It’s the perfect example of how a few common pantry staples can transform into something truly special, making it ideal for even the most novice cooks. Give this Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken & Gravy a try for your next family dinner – you won’t be disappointed!

Storing and Reheating Tips

• Refrigeration: Once cooled to room temperature, store any leftover Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken & Gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
• Freezing: For longer storage, let the dish cool completely. Transfer it to freezer-safe containers or heavy-duty freezer bags. You can freeze the entire dish or individual portions. It will keep well in the freezer for up to 2-3 months.
• Reheating on Stovetop: Gently reheat leftovers in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until heated through. You may need to add a splash of chicken broth or milk if the gravy has become too thick from refrigeration.
• Reheating in Microwave: Place a portion in a microwave-safe dish and heat on medium power, stirring every minute, until thoroughly hot.

Final Thoughts

This Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken & Gravy is the ultimate comfort food, offering a wonderfully tender chicken and a luxuriously smooth gravy. It’s a remarkably easy recipe for busy nights that delivers big on flavor. We highly encourage you to give it a go and enjoy this delightful meal!

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken & Gravy

Your new weeknight hero, a fuss-free way to create a comforting, rich, and incredibly delicious meal with minimal effort. This recipe is perfect for busy families or anyone craving a hearty, homemade dish that tastes like it simmered all day.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 4 hours hrs

Thickening Time 20 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs If using breasts, you can trim any excess fat.
• 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
• 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion optional, but recommended for added flavor
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry, for thickening)
• 2 tablespoons water for cornstarch slurry
• Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish, optional

Cooked noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice

Equipment

• Slow Cooker
• Medium Bowl
• Cutting Board
• Forks
• Saucepan

Method

 

1. Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
2. Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs into the bottom of the slow cooker.
   2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of chicken soup, condensed cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, sour cream, chopped yellow onion (if using), garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
   1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted, 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted, 1 cup chicken broth, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4. Pour the creamy soup mixture evenly over the chicken pieces in the slow cooker. Ensure the chicken is mostly submerged.
5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds with a fork.
6. Once the chicken is cooked, carefully remove it from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board or in a bowl. Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
   2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
7. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker with the creamy sauce. Stir in the cornstarch slurry.
   1 tablespoon cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water
8. Cover the slow cooker again and cook on high for another 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gravy has thickened to your desired consistency.
9. Ladle the Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken & Gravy over your favorite serving base, such as hot cooked noodles, fluffy mashed potatoes, or steamed rice. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.
   Fresh parsley, chopped

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Freeze for longer storage up to 2-3 months. Reheat on stovetop or microwave.