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Creamy crockpot chicken and gravy with a savory umami-herb finish of sage and Worcestershire sauce.

Cozy Crockpot Chicken And Gravy

Rebecca Blumer
A soul-soothing Slow Cooker dinner featuring tender shredded chicken in a rich, savory gravy that provides classic Sunday-dinner comfort with minimal weeknight effort.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • 6-quart slow cooker
  • Whisk
  • Hand Mixer or Two Forks

Ingredients
 

  • 10.5 oz Canned cream of chicken soup
  • 2 packets Chicken gravy mix
  • 0.5 cup Chicken broth
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 to 4 Boneless skinless chicken breasts

Instructions
 

Whisk the gravy base

  • Add the canned cream of chicken soup, chicken gravy mix, chicken broth, salt, and pepper into a 6-quart slow cooker. Whisk the mixture until it is smooth, glossy, and free of any lumps on the bottom.

Add the chicken

  • Nestle the chicken breasts into the gravy base, turning them over so every surface is fully coated. Ensure the chicken is submerged or well-covered to keep the meat juicy during the cooking process.

Slow cook on Low

  • Cover the pot and cook on the Low setting for 4 hours. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure it is cooked through while remaining tender.

Shred for that “real comfort food” texture

  • Immediately before serving, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker. You can use two forks for a classic look or a hand mixer for a fine, creamy, restaurant-style shredded texture.

Notes

Low Heat Setting: Use the Low setting rather than High to prevent the chicken breasts from seizing, ensuring they remain tender and easy to shred.
Sodium Management: Since gravy packets and canned soup contain significant salt, taste the gravy at the end of cooking before adding any additional salt.
Texture Secret: Shredding the chicken with a hand mixer directly in the pot creates a luxurious texture that helps the meat absorb the gravy more evenly.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 35gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 1280mgPotassium: 460mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Comfort Food, crockpot chicken and gravy, shredded chicken, Slow Cooker
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