Super Simple Crock Pot Chicken & Gravy

Submitted by emoryslis

"This is a variation of "Super Simple Pot Roast" #53950 by Shawn C that has become a staple in our weekly menu. Adored by all that have tried it!"

 

• Ready In: 6hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 whole chicken
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope onion soup mix
• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 white onion
• 1⁄2 lb peeled baby carrots

directions

1. Put onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup, broth in crock pot.
2. Add a can full of water, mix well.
3. Add carrots.
4. Rinse chicken, remove giblets and stuff cavity with onion.
5. Cook on low heat for about 6 hours.
6. This will vary depending on you crock pot.
7. Check after 6 hours.
8. Meat will be falling off bone, soup will be bubbly, and carrots will be tender.
9. Gravy is good as is, but I like to take it out and thicken it in a skillet.
10. Put gravy in skillet, medium heat.
11. Mix some flour (2-3 T) with a little water (2-3 T), slowly add to gravy, stirring until thick.
12. Serve with mashed potatoes.

Reviews

[Amy D]

I made this last night and my whole family loved it (even my 3 picky children). I made it exactly as the recipe was written.

 

[Bev. E.]

This is a very easy and comforting meal. I did add salt and pepper, and a diced green pepper to the dish when I prepared it. I served it with wide yolkless noodles and green beans. My family raved about the dish. I am sure it will be fixed often here. Thanks so much for posting.

 

[Packer Backer Pammy]

Okay...I thought about not even posting a review...but I didn't feel that was right. I'm sorry but hubby and I didn't care much for this...something just wasn't right. The flavor was not what we had thought it might be. Others have enjoyed it so it must just be OUR tastebuds.

 

[winkki]

I've gone back and forth between 5 stars and 4 on this one....how 'bout 4-1/2? ;o) I served it with Best Buttered Egg Noodles #11107. It was very simple to make and went over well with the family; it's very much a homestyle comfort-food dish. It needed a little something extra, though...maybe garlic, a dash of rosemary, or a splash of sherry (or all three)? And I didn't have the best of luck thickening the gravy as described in the recipe; will go back to my old method when I make this again. That being said, I definitely *will* be making it again ~ it's quick, easy, economical, and popular here. I'll just add a bit more zing and use a different gravy method. Thanks for posting!

 

[Howtex]

This was an excellent way to prepare a chicken. The meat was very tender and flavorful and the gravy was delicious. The carrots were perfectly done. It was a very good meal! I did thicken the gravy. My family devoured this dish!