Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Mushroom Gravy
- 8 oz (225 g) mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ cup heavy cream or milk
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season chicken: Pat chicken dry and season both sides with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Brown the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until golden. It does not need to cook through.
- Cook vegetables: In the same skillet, add butter, onion, and mushrooms. Cook for 4–5 minutes. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds.
- Make gravy: Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms and stir for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
- Transfer: Place chicken in the slow cooker and pour the mushroom-onion gravy over it.
- Slow cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and is tender. Slow-cooker mushroom-gravy recipes commonly use a similar low-and-slow approach.
- Make it creamy: Stir in heavy cream during the final 15–20 minutes of cooking.
- Finish: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and spoon the rich mushroom gravy over the chicken.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with:
- Mashed potatoes
- White or brown rice
- Egg noodles
- Steamed green beans
- Roasted vegetables
Nutrition & Allergen Info
Approx. per serving:
- Calories: 400–480 kcal
- Protein: 40–45 g
- Carbohydrates: 10–15 g
- Fat: 20–27 g
- Fiber: 2–3 g
Allergens:
- Peanuts: None
- Tree nuts: None
- Dairy: Yes — butter and cream
- Wheat/Gluten: Yes — flour; Worcestershire sauce may also contain gluten
- Soy: May be present in Worcestershire sauce
- Egg: None
- Shellfish: None
Q/S — Quick Substitutions
Q: Can I use chicken thighs?
Yes. Boneless or bone-in thighs work well.
Q: Can I skip the cream?
Yes. The gravy will still be flavorful; use extra broth if needed.
Q: Can I use cream of mushroom soup?
Yes. Replace the homemade gravy with 1 can cream of mushroom soup + ½ cup chicken broth for an easier version. Similar slow-cooker recipes use this shortcut.
Q: Can I add green beans like in the picture?
Yes. Add cooked or steamed green beans during the last 15–20 minutes.
Q: Can I freeze it?
Yes, but the creamy gravy may separate slightly after thawing. Store airtight and reheat gently.