Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Slow Cooker Chicken Breasts with Gravy, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
- 1 cup chopped onions (optional)
- 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Place the seared chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix together the chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour this mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- If using, add the sliced mushrooms, chopped onions, and frozen peas on top of the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Once done, shred the chicken with two forks and stir the gravy to combine.
- Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles.
Notes
- For a creamier gravy, add a splash of heavy cream or sour cream before serving.
- To add more flavor, toss in some fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary during cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg