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A creamy, aromatic slow cooker chicken dish, easy to prepare and versatile.
Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy dances on your taste buds with its creamy richness. Tender chicken breasts soak up every bit of the luscious sauce. The scent alone, wafting from a lazy slow cooker, fills the kitchen with warmth and promises of comfort. Instant gratification may be just a spoonful away, but patience is rewarded with meat that practically shreds itself. This dish invites food lovers to gather around, making weeknight dinners an event rather than a chore.
Seasoned with just the right amount of spice, this concoction begins with a soothing base of chicken soup and gravy mix. The addition of sour cream at the end gives it a tangy thrill, elevating each bite. It’s as if a comfort food fairy whispered secrets into the pot, transforming simple ingredients into something wonderfully refined. The real beauty? While you're leisurely streaming your favorite series or diving into a good book, your slow cooker is doing all the legwork.
For serving, the dish welcomes creativity. Pile it over supple mashed potatoes or fluffy rice for a classic touch, or try it with noodles if you’re feeling adventurous. Green onion slices not only add a pop of color but a fresh zing to the ensemble. This is a meal as easy to prepare as it is delicious to eat, leaving everyone satisfied and asking for more.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- black pepper to taste
- garlic powder to taste
- salt to taste
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 2 (.87 ounce) packets chicken gravy mix
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Optional for serving:
- rice to taste
- mashed potatoes to taste
- noodles to taste
- green onions to taste, sliced, for topping
Directions
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with the black pepper, garlic powder, and salt.
- In a slow cooker, combine the cream of chicken soup, gravy packets, and water until it reaches a smooth consistency.
- Add in the seasoned chicken breasts, coating them in the gravy.
- Cover and cook on low until the chicken is cooked through and reads 165 degrees F when checked with a meat thermometer, about 6-8 hours.
- Use a fork to break the chicken up into pieces.
- Stir in the sour cream.
- Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles top with the sliced green onions.
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