SLOW COOKER CHICKEN BREASTS WITH GRAVY

My family and I have a weak spot for comfort foods. Most recipes for comfort food require time that I do not have. This is where the chicken with gravy saves the day. It takes only minutes in the morning to put together and then my mind is not stuck all day thinking about dinner ideas. That is beautiful!

I usually make rice or egg noodles to serve with the chicken. Both are delicious options, but my family insists that mashed potatoes are the absolute best. If I have time (usually only on weekends), I make the mashed potatoes! With the gravy, they elevate the dish to a new level of comfort food!

When I was growing up, my Mom made a dish very similar to this one and she always served it over egg noodles. That was my favorite back then and I admit that I still prefer it today. It will not take long to determine which is the favorite – they will let you know! This dish is a winner, and you will be thrilled with how effortless it is to make!

Ingredients

2 packets chicken gravy mix
1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
2 cups water
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. coarse ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 cup sour cream
Sliced green onions or chopped chives – optional for garnish

Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika.

Season both sides of chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika mixture.

In the slow cooker, whisk together the gravy packets, cream of chicken soup, and water until smooth.

Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the slow cooker and flip to coat both sides with the gravy mixture.

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

When done, carefully remove chicken and shred or cut as desired.

Whisk the sour cream into the slow cooker until smooth and serve over chicken.

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Optional Ideas

Rice, mashed potatoes, and egg noodles all go well with the chicken.

Sprinkle sliced green onions or chopped chives over the chicken if desired.

Notes
* Greek yogurt is a great substitution for sour cream and provides the wonderful creaminess of the gravy.

* If you are watching your sodium intake, or avoid salty foods, keep in mind that the gravy packets and the cream of mushroom soup have salt. You may want to cut back on the salt in the seasoning for the chicken.

* If the gravy is runnier than you like, you can thicken it very easily. When the cooking time is finished, whisk 2 Tbsp. of cold water and 2 Tbsp. of cornstarch in a small bowl until it is well blended. Add the mixture to the gravy and chicken in the slow cooker, stir it well, place the lid back on, and let it cook for 10 more minutes or until thickened to your liking.