Description
Comfort meets convenience in this slow cooker chicken delight recipe, delivering a mouthwatering meal with minimal effort. Succulent chicken, infused with rich herbs and spices, promises a delicious dinner that you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken fillets
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pepper, to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup water
- 1 (0.9 ounces / 25 grams) packet chicken gravy mix
- 1 (0.9 ounces / 25 grams) packet onion gravy mix
- 2 tablespoons parsley, to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Liberally coat each chicken fillet with a robust blend of freshly ground black pepper and vibrant paprika, ensuring complete coverage on both sides.
- Carefully distribute chicken and onion gravy mix packets across the seasoned chicken pieces, creating an even layer of savory seasoning.
- Whisk cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, and water in a mixing bowl until the mixture achieves a smooth, consistent texture with no lumps.
- Gently cascade the creamy liquid over the prepared chicken in the slow cooker, allowing the sauce to settle naturally around the meat.
- Program the slow cooker to LOW temperature and allow the chicken to simmer and tenderize for approximately 4 hours, monitoring until the meat becomes incredibly soft and easily pulls apart.
- Using two sturdy forks, delicately pull and shred the cooked chicken into rustic, bite-sized morsels, ensuring each piece is infused with the surrounding aromatic sauce.
- Present the succulent shredded chicken atop a fluffy bed of mashed potatoes, steamed rice, or tender egg noodles for a comforting meal.
- Optional: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across the dish for a vibrant green garnish that adds a touch of freshness and visual appeal.
Notes
- Minimal prep time makes this a perfect weeknight dinner solution for busy families.
- Slow cooking ensures incredibly tender, flavorful chicken that practically melts in your mouth.
- Versatile dish allows serving over multiple base options like mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
- No need to pre-brown chicken; simply season and let the slow cooker work its magic.
- Gravy mix and cream of chicken soup create a rich, creamy sauce without complicated additional ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg