Description
This Crockpot Chicken and Gravy recipe offers a comforting, easy-to-make meal featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a flavorful mushroom and beef gravy with sautéed bell peppers and onions. Perfect for busy days, this dish delivers rich flavors with minimal effort, making it an ideal dinner when served over mashed potatoes or rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 Large Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
Gravy
- 1 (10-ounce) Can Cream of Mushroom Soup
- 1 cup Beef Broth
- 1 Packet Brown Gravy Mix
- 1 Packet Beef Onion Soup Mix
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- Black Pepper to taste
Vegetables
- 1 Bell Pepper, sliced
- 1 cup Yellow Onion, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Gravy Mixture: In your crockpot, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, brown gravy mix, beef onion soup mix, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until well combined to form a rich gravy base.
- Add Chicken and Vegetables: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts into the gravy mixture in the crockpot. Top the chicken with the sliced yellow onions and bell peppers evenly.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, checking that the chicken becomes tender and fully cooked through.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken breasts from the crockpot and shred them using two forks.
- Combine and Serve: Return the shredded chicken back into the crockpot and stir it thoroughly into the gravy and vegetables. Serve hot over mashed potatoes or rice for a delicious and comforting meal.
Notes
- You can substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken soup for a slightly different flavor profile.
- Adjust the amount of black pepper based on your spice preference.
- For a thicker gravy, cook uncovered for the last 30 minutes to reduce liquid.
- Adding fresh herbs like thyme or parsley can enhance the flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours (low) or 2 to 3 hours (high)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Crockpot chicken, chicken and gravy, slow cooker chicken, easy chicken recipe, comfort food, mushroom gravy
