Crock Pot Smothered Chicken
This Crock Pot Smothered Chicken is the ultimate comfort food made easy! Tender chicken breasts slow-cooked in a rich gravy with onions, bell peppers, and savory seasoning—perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy weekend dinner. This hearty, high-protein meal delivers bold flavor with minimal effort, making it one of the best healthy recipes easy enough for any night. Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or cauliflower mash for a satisfying dish that fits right into your homemade recipes rotation.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1 oz chicken gravy packet
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 medium red bell pepper diced
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together chicken broth, gravy packet, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning, cream of chicken soup, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken.
- Top with diced red bell pepper and onion.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Shred or slice chicken, then stir to coat in the gravy.
- Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Notes
- For a thicker gravy, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- Great for meal prep! Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Add mushrooms or peas in the last hour of cooking for extra veggies.