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Crockpot Chicken with Creamy Gravy served in a bowl

Easy Crockpot Creamy Chicken

Tender boneless chicken breasts poached in a creamy mixture of cream cheese and broth, perfect for busy weekdays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed Use even-sized pieces for consistent cooking.
  • 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened Low-fat versions work but produce a slightly thinner sauce.
  • 4 cups Chicken broth, low-sodium suggested Can use regular broth but reduce added salt.
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder For savory depth.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder To round the aromatics.
  • Salt to taste Salt
  • Black pepper to taste Freshly ground black pepper
Optional Vegetables
  • 2 cups Chopped root vegetables (carrots or baby potatoes) Cut into uniform pieces to finish at the same time as the chicken.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Trim and place chicken breasts in the crockpot.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk softened cream cheese with chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Pour the cream mixture over the chicken to coat evenly.
  4. Add chopped root vegetables if desired.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken reaches 165°F.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 45gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

For serving, spoon gravy over slices of chicken and roasted vegetables, or shred the chicken and mix it through the sauce. Serve with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or a green salad.

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