Description
A comforting and nostalgic dish featuring tender chicken cooked slowly in rich gravy, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 packet of gravy mix
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms (button or cremini), sliced
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp parsley
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: 4 oz cream cheese or sour cream
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté the chopped onion and mushrooms until softened.
- Layer the seasoned chicken in the crockpot, then add sautéed onions and mushrooms on top.
- Sprinkle the gravy mix over the chicken layer.
- Pour chicken broth evenly over everything.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Stir in cream cheese or sour cream 30 minutes before serving, if desired.
- Shred the chicken and stir to combine before serving hot over rice or mashed potatoes.
Notes
Pair with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal. Experiment with different herbs for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Chicken, Gravy, Comfort Food, Family Recipe