Tender Slow-Cooked Chicken Smothered in Rich Creamy Gravy

This Slow-Cooked Chicken Smothered in Rich Creamy Gravy is the ultimate comfort food for a cozy family dinner. Tender chicken breasts are slowly cooked with onions, garlic, herbs, and a creamy sauce, then finished with a silky homemade gravy. Serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles for a hearty and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons cold water
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 2–3 minutes per side, until lightly golden. Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker.
3. Add the sliced onion to the same skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes, until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
4. Transfer the onions and garlic to the slow cooker, arranging them around and over the chicken.
5. In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, heavy cream, dried thyme, and dried parsley until smooth.
6. Pour the creamy mixture over the chicken and onions, making sure everything is well coated.
7. Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
8. Carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place it on a serving plate. Cover loosely to keep it warm.
9. Pour the cooking liquid into a saucepan and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
10. In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with cold water until completely smooth.
11. Slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering gravy.
12. Continue cooking for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the gravy becomes thick, smooth, and silky.
13. Return the chicken to the thickened gravy, or spoon the rich gravy generously over each chicken breast.
14. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this creamy chicken over fluffy mashed potatoes, steamed rice, buttered egg noodles, or roasted vegetables. Spoon plenty of the rich gravy over the top for the ultimate comfort-food dinner.

Recipe Details

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: Approximately 495 kcal per serving