Description
Succulent slow cooker chicken breasts with gravy offer a comforting family meal that promises tender meat and rich flavor. Hearty ingredients and simple preparation ensure you’ll enjoy a satisfying dinner with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2 lb / 907 g)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup (240 ml / 8 fl oz) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (10.5 oz / 298 g) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 (0.87 oz / 25 g) packet chicken gravy mix
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) sour cream (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season Preparation: Blend garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Thoroughly coat chicken breasts with the spice mixture, covering every surface evenly.
- Slow Cooker Assembly: Position seasoned chicken breasts in the slow cooker base. Whisk chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, gravy mix, and dried thyme until smooth. Pour liquid mixture over chicken, ensuring complete coverage.
- Cooking Process: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until chicken reaches 165F (74C) and becomes tender. The meat should easily pull apart when gently prodded with a fork.
- Gravy Refinement: Remove chicken and transfer to serving platter. Stir sour cream into remaining cooking liquid, creating a velvety, rich gravy with luxurious consistency.
- Serving Finale: Slice or shred chicken according to preference. Drench meat with creamy gravy, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley. Plate alongside complementary accompaniments like mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for a complete, comforting meal.
Notes
- Optimize Seasoning: Rub the spice blend thoroughly into chicken, ensuring no spots are missed for maximum flavor penetration.
- Control Moisture: Avoid lifting slow cooker lid frequently to prevent heat and moisture loss, which can dry out chicken.
- Check Temperature Precisely: Use meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches exactly 165F for safe, tender results without overcooking.
- Customize Consistency: Adjust gravy thickness by whisking in extra broth if too thick or simmering uncovered if too thin.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg