Description
Mouthwatering slow cooker chicken breasts with gravy combine tender chicken and rich, creamy sauce for a comforting meal. Hearty ingredients and simple preparation make this dish perfect for busy home cooks who crave delicious dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 whole chicken breasts, boneless skinless (about 1 pound)
- 1 1/4 cups condensed chicken soup
- 2 packets chicken gravy mix
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
Instructions
- Generously coat chicken breasts with garlic powder, black pepper, and salt, ensuring even coverage.
- In the slow cooker, create a smooth gravy base by thoroughly whisking water, gravy packets, condensed chicken soup, garlic powder, salt, paprika, and pepper until fully incorporated.
- Gently place chicken breasts into the prepared gravy mixture, carefully turning to ensure complete coating on all sides.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and allow chicken to simmer on low temperature for 4-5 hours, monitoring until meat becomes fork-tender and fully cooked.
- Once cooking is complete, delicately extract chicken from the liquid and transform into preferred texture by shredding or slicing.
- Incorporate sour cream into the existing gravy, stirring meticulously to achieve a silky, uniform consistency.
- Transfer chicken to serving plate and lavishly drench with the freshly prepared creamy gravy.
Notes
- Customize Seasoning Experiment with different herbs like thyme or rosemary to enhance the chicken’s flavor profile.
- Reduce Sodium Use low-sodium gravy packets and soup if watching salt intake or on a heart-healthy diet.
- Meal Prep Magic Shredded chicken works perfectly in sandwiches, salads, or as a protein topping for quick weeknight meals.
- Dairy-Free Alternative Swap sour cream with coconut cream or Greek yogurt for lactose-intolerant individuals or those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours (on Low) or 3 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg