Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Chicken and Gravy

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Description

This Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy is the ultimate comfort food — creamy, savory, and full of tender shredded chicken. With just 4 simple ingredients, it’s an effortless meal that tastes like homemade Sunday dinner. Perfect over mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles!

Ingredients For Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Chicken and Gravy

  • 2 lbs (about 900 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 1 packet (1 oz / 28 g) dry chicken gravy mix

  • 1 can (10.5 oz / 300 g) cream of chicken soup

  • 1 cup (240 ml) low-sodium chicken broth

Optional for serving: Mashed potatoes, rice, egg noodles, or biscuits.

 Instructions

  1. Add ingredients to the slow cooker:
    Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle the gravy mix evenly over the chicken. Add the cream of chicken soup and pour in the chicken broth.

  2. Cook:
    Cover and cook on Low for 6–7 hours or High for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender and cooked through.

  3. Shred the chicken:
    Remove chicken, shred it using two forks, then return it to the gravy mixture. Stir well.

  4. Serve:
    Spoon over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles. Garnish with black pepper or fresh parsley if desired.

 Notes

  • You can use cream of mushroom soup instead of cream of chicken for a richer flavor.

  • For extra creaminess, stir in ½ cup sour cream at the end of cooking.

  • Add fresh thyme or garlic powder for a flavor boost.

 Tips

  • Don’t overcook the chicken—it should shred easily but stay juicy.

  • Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

  • Double the recipe for meal prep or family dinners.

 Servings

Serves: 4–6
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours (Low)
Total Time: 6 hrs 5 mins

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Approximate values:

  • Calories: 260 kcal

  • Protein: 33 g

  • Fat: 10 g

  • Carbohydrates: 6 g

  • Fiber: 0 g

  • Sodium: 680 mg

 Benefits

  • High in lean protein

  • Low-effort, one-pot meal

  • Great for meal prep

  • Comforting and family-friendly

 Q & A

Q: Can I use frozen chicken?
A: Yes, but add 1 extra hour to the cook time on Low.

Q: Can I make it without cream soup?
A: Substitute with 1 cup sour cream + 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with broth.

Q: What sides go best?
A: Mashed potatoes, rice, roasted vegetables, or buttery biscuits.

Q: Can I add veggies?
A: Yes! Add carrots, peas, or mushrooms in the last 1–2 hours of cooking.

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