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Easy Creamy Crockpot Chicken and Gravy Over Rice

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A comforting and foolproof slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken breasts in a creamy mushroom gravy served over fluffy white rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 700 g)
  • 1 can (10.5 oz / 300 g) condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup (240 ml) low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1.5 cups (285 g) long grain white rice
  • 3 cups (720 ml) water
  • 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil (optional for fluffier rice)

Instructions

  1. Pat the 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper on both sides. (5 minutes)
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, sour cream, onion powder, garlic powder, and dried thyme until smooth and creamy. (3 minutes)
  3. Spread half of the soup mixture evenly on the bottom of the crockpot. Place the chicken breasts on top. Pour the remaining soup mixture over the chicken, smoothing it out gently. (3 minutes)
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is tender. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking. (4 hours)
  5. About 20 minutes before the chicken is done, rinse the rice under cold water until water runs clear. Cook the rice separately in water with butter or olive oil if desired. (20 minutes)
  6. Once the chicken is cooked, shred it gently in the crockpot using two forks, mixing it with the creamy gravy. Serve hot over the freshly cooked rice. (5 minutes)
  7. If the gravy is too thin after shredding, stir in a slurry of 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water and cook uncovered on high for 10-15 minutes to thicken.

Notes

Use boneless skinless chicken thighs for juicier meat, adjusting cooking time if bone-in. Rinse rice before cooking for fluffiness. Avoid stirring during cooking to keep gravy thick. For dairy-free, substitute sour cream with coconut cream and use dairy-free cream of mushroom soup. To thicken gravy, use cornstarch slurry near the end of cooking.

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