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Slow Cooker Chicken with Mushroom Gravy

Slow Cooker Chicken with Mushroom Gravy

A comforting, hands-off meal that’s rich, creamy, and perfect for busy days. Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or egg noodles for a satisfying dinner!
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Prep Time 9 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 9 minutes
Course Family-Friendly, Slow Cooker
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 can 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 8 oz fresh mushrooms sliced
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter optional, for thickening
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour optional, for thickening
  • Cooked rice mashed potatoes, or egg noodles, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Prep the Chicken and Veggies: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place them in the slow cooker.
  • Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker: In a bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, mushrooms, onion, garlic, thyme, and parsley. Pour over the chicken.
  • Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is tender.
  • Shred the Chicken: Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the slow cooker. Stir into the gravy.
  • Optional Gravy Thickening: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, cook for 1-2 minutes, and whisk in 1 cup gravy from the slow cooker. Cook until thickened, then return to slow cooker and stir.
  • Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or egg noodles.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use chicken thighs instead of breasts, or add a splash of white wine to the gravy. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 250gCalories: 320kcal
Keyword Chicken, Easy Dinner, Gravy, mushroom
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