slow cooker chicken in gravy

How To Make slow cooker chicken in gravy

• Step 1
  Prepare raw chicken for cooking. I like cutting the chicken breasts into thicker strips, but it’s up to you. Whole breasts will take longer to cook, while thinner strips or chunks will take less time. Adjust your cooking time accordingly. (See Step #4.)
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  Step 2
  In the Crock Pot, add the broth or water. Stir in the contents of the dry gravy packets. Then add the can of soup and whatever seasonings you like. Stir together well. IDEAS: 1. If you don’t have any form of chicken bouillon, maybe 1 teaspoon of poultry seasoning would be good? 2. I like using that tiny bit of turmeric to give the gravy its rich color more than the taste. A little goes a long way! 3. There is salt in the gravy packets, so you might wait until cooking is done to taste the gravy and adjust the salt, if needed.
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  Step 3
  Add the chicken to the gravy in the Crock Pot and stir.
• Step 4
  Cooking time will depend on the way the chicken was prepared and the cooking temperature, so guidelines are listed below. I usually check a little early by seeing if the chicken is fork-tender or 165 degrees F internally, especially for larger pieces of chicken. Cook on LOW for about 5 - 6 hours. Cook on HIGH for about 2.5 - 3 hours.
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  Step 5
  When the chicken is cooked, decide if the gravy is thick enough for you. If it’s too thick, add a little broth or water until it’s perfect. If it’s too thin, make a slurry by stirring together the broth or water and corn starch until the powder dissolves. Stir HALF into the gravy and leave uncovered, stirring often. After 10 minutes or so, decide if the gravy is beginning to thicken enough or if you need to add the rest of the slurry. Cook until your gravy is just the way you like it.
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  Step 6
  Serve and enjoy! =^..^=
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  Step 7
  Leftover Favorite: An Open-Faced Hot Chicken Sandwich with Gravy. Just layer one slice of bread with chicken, cut it on the diagonal, add a scoop of mashed potatoes, then cover everything with gravy. A layer of stuffing under the chicken and gravy is also delicious.
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