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Classic Slow Cooker Chicken and Velvety Gravy

Close-up of shredded crockpot chicken and gravy generously poured over wide egg noodles on a white plate.
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Make tender, juicy shredded chicken and rich, velvety gravy using your slow cooker. This dump and go recipe is perfect for easy weeknight dinners served over egg noodles.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 packet dry onion soup mix (about 1 oz)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 12 oz wide egg noodles

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts or thighs into the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, dry onion soup mix, thyme, and black pepper until combined.
  3. Pour the soup mixture evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is very tender.
  5. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Shred the chicken using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat with the liquid.
  6. To make the gravy, whisk the cornstarch and cold water together in a small bowl until smooth. This is your slurry.
  7. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the liquid remaining in the slow cooker.
  8. Cover and cook on high for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
  9. While the gravy thickens, cook the egg noodles according to package directions. Drain well.
  10. Serve the slow cooker chicken and gravy generously over the hot egg noodles.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use chicken thighs instead of breasts.
  • If you prefer a gravy made from scratch without canned soup, substitute the two cans of soup with 2 cups of milk or half-and-half and increase the onion soup mix to 2 packets.
  • This dish freezes well; store leftover chicken and gravy separately before freezing for best texture.

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