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Smothered chicken served over rice.
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Slow Cooker Smothered Chicken

It's comfort food season, and you're about to discover your new go-to recipe. This slow-cooker smothered chicken, with its creamy gravy and melt-in-your-mouth texture, is the ultimate cozy meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Mallory Austin

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 celery ribs diced
  • 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil

Chicken seasonings:

  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp lemon pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • white rice or mashed potatoes to serve (optional)

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix together chicken seasoning: chili powder, garlic powder, lemon pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes. Drizzle the chicken with a little olive oil and season chicken liberally on both sides.
  • On the sauté function of the slow cooker (or in a skillet over medium heat), add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add in the chicken and allow to cook about 2-3 minutes per side – just enough to brown both sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
  • Still on the sauté mode, add in the butter and allow it to melt. Add in onions, celery, and garlic and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Sprinkle over the flour and bouillon powder and continue to cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously.
  • Whisk in the chicken stock and nestle the chicken breasts into the liquid.
  • Set to the slow cook function on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours, or until the chicken easily falls apart. Serve over white rice or mashed potatoes.

Notes

  • If you are using Better Than Bouillon, add it in with the chicken stock rather than with the flour. This will allow it to easily incorporate into the liquid.
  • If your slow cooker does not have a sauté function, you can follow steps 2-4 in a large skillet on medium heat on the stove. Then transfer the floured onion mixture (brown bits and all) into the slow cooker and finish the steps accordingly.