The best “smothered chicken” in the crockpot

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Chicken Thighs (bone‑in, skinless, trimmed)
• 1 large Onion (diced)
• 1 medium Bell Pepper (any color, diced)
• 1 teaspoon Salt (kosher or table salt)
• 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon Dried Thyme
• 1 packet Chicken Gravy Packet (store‑bought, about 0.5 oz)
• 1 cup Chicken Broth (low‑sodium)
• 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup (10.5 oz, condensed)

Instructions

1. Dice Vegetables

   Trim and dice the onion and bell pepper into roughly ½‑inch pieces.

   Time: PT10M

2. Season the Chicken

   Pat the chicken thighs dry, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and dried thyme. Toss to coat evenly.

   Time: PT5M

3. Assemble in the Crock Pot

   Place the seasoned chicken at the bottom of the crock pot. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, pour in the chicken broth until the pieces are just covered, stir in the cream of chicken soup, and sprinkle the gravy packet over everything.

   Time: PT5M

4. Slow Cook

   Cover the crock pot, set it to the LOW setting, and cook for 6 hours without lifting the lid.

   Time: PT6H

5. Finish and Serve

   After 6 hours, stir the mixture, taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve the smothered chicken over mashed potatoes or rice.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

12 g

Fat

18 g

Fiber

2 g