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Slow Cooker Chicken Breasts with Gravy Recipe is easy!

Creamy, comforting, and effortless—this Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy is the ultimate cozy meal. Tender chicken simmers low and slow in a rich, savory gravy that’s finished with a touch of sour cream for a velvety texture. Serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles for pure comfort food bliss.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups water or chicken broth for more flavor
  • 2 packets chicken gravy mix
  • 1¼ cups condensed cream of chicken soup do not dilute
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
  • ½ cup sour cream

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. In the slow cooker, whisk together the water (or broth), gravy mix, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, paprika, and remaining salt and pepper until smooth.
  3. Place the seasoned chicken into the slow cooker and flip to fully coat with the gravy mixture.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  5. Remove the chicken and shred or slice it as preferred.
  6. Stir the sour cream into the gravy in the slow cooker until smooth and creamy.
  7. Return the chicken to the slow cooker or serve the gravy spooned over the chicken.
  8. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, noodles, or even thick-cut toast.

Notes

    • Using chicken broth instead of water enhances the savory depth of the gravy.
    • For extra richness, add a tablespoon of butter when whisking the gravy base.
    • Leftovers reheat beautifully and make a great next-day sandwich or wrap.
    • You can swap chicken breasts for thighs if you prefer darker meat.