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Easy slow cooker creamy chicken and gravy is a comforting and delicious weeknight meal, perfect for busy families.

Ultimate Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken & Gravy

This easy slow cooker chicken and gravy recipe is the perfect weeknight meal. Simply combine chicken, cream of chicken soup, and other flavorful ingredients in your slow cooker for a comforting and delicious dish that's ready when you get home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • Optional: 1 bay leaf
  • Optional: Fresh parsley, for garnish
  • Optional: Sour cream, for topping
  • Cooked mashed potatoes, rice, noodles, or biscuits, for serving

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • fork
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Optional: Immersion blender or regular blender

Method
 

  1. Lightly season the chicken breasts or thighs with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. Place the seasoned chicken in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and onion soup mix.
  4. Pour the soup mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  5. Add a bay leaf, if desired.
  6. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is easily shredded with a fork.
  7. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.
  8. Add the softened cream cheese to the slow cooker.
  9. Whisk the cream cheese into the gravy until it is completely melted and smooth. For an even smoother gravy, use an immersion blender or transfer the gravy to a regular blender and blend until smooth. Be careful not to scratch the slow cooker.
  10. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat it with the creamy gravy.
  11. Remove bay leaf before serving.
  12. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, noodles, or biscuits. Garnish with fresh parsley and a dollop of sour cream, if desired.

Notes

Don't overcook the chicken, as it can become dry and stringy. If the gravy is too thick, add more chicken broth. If it's too thin, thicken it with a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water). Add vegetables like carrots, celery, or potatoes to the slow cooker for extra flavor and nutrients. For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce. This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated. Leftovers can be used in chicken pot pie, chicken sandwiches, or chicken quesadillas. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.