Chicken and Gravy - Russ Pickett

" 1  -  1 1/2 lbs. " for 2 or 3 folks
" 1 1/2 lbs.  -  2 lbs. " for 4 or more folks

        This is a recipe that I came up with because my wife really likes " Chicken with lots of Gravy " to enjoy over a couple of slices of bread or with mashed potatoes.   ( now I'm working on one for Roast Beef and Gravy  -  another of her favorites )
        This recipe is basically pretty simple to make and can be personalized by you based on your taste buds with " A Lot " of possible options.   That is ... Once you try it the way we like you can always change it up the next time you make it for your family your way !

Ingredients:
      ( I use " all " the below ingredients in my version )

  1 to 2 lbs.  -  Skinless chicken thighs, breasts, or combination of both  -  ( " depending on amount of servings " )
                           ( Chicken can not be frozen - thaw first if it is )
  2  -  cans of condensed " Cream of Chicken with Herbs Soup "  -  ( see Tip #1 )
  1  -  can of water from one can of the above soup
  2  -  teaspoons of " Chicken Base & Seasoning "  -  ( " optional " but much better with )  -  ( See Tip #2 )
  2  -  teaspoons of Poultry Seasoning
  2  -  stalks of celery  -  ( sliced )  -  ( " optional " but much better with )
          ( 1 teaspoon of celery seeds can also be used instead )
  2  -  Tablespoon of corn starch
  1/4  -  cup of water
  Salt & Pepper - ( to taste )
  Bread, Mashed Potatoes, or Noodles  -  ( to serve along with the gravy )

Directions:

  Add both cans of soup to slow cooker.
  Add the Celery, Poultry Seasoning, and any Salt & Pepper to slow cooker.
  Add the 2 teaspons of " Chicken Base & Seasoning " to one of the empty soup cans.  -  ( if using the seasoning - otherwise just fill with water )
  Fill can with water and mix well  -  Then pour into slow cooker and mix it all together.
  Add the chicken and insure it's all covered with the mix.
  Set your slow cooker on " Low " and cook for 4 hours.
  After chicken is cooked remove it from the slow cooker, place in a bowl, and cover to keep warm.
  Turn your slow cooker on " High ".
  Add the corn starch to the 1/4 cup of water and mix well.
  Slowly, while stirring, pour mix into slow cooker and then stir well.
  Let mixture cook, with the lid on, for about 10 or 15 minutes to thicken the gravy.
  Then serve Chicken and Gravy over your choice of Bread, Mashed Potatos, or even noodles.

There are multiple types of " Cream Soup " that you can use for this recipe:

  If you can't find " Cream of Chicken with Herbs Soup " try using plain " Cream of Chicken ".
  OR  -  use one can of " Cream of Chicken " and one can of " Cream of Celery " soup !
  OR  -  use one can of " Cream of Chicken with Mushrooms " and one can of " Cream of Celery " soup !
  OR  -  use one can of " Cream of Chicken " and one can of " Campbell's Cheddar Cheese Soup " soup !
  They possiblities are really up to you !

         Since the time that I've found the " Orrington Farm's Chicken Base & Seasoning " ( see photos below ) I've used this instead of the old fashion " Chicken Bouillian Cubes ".   The reason is that the powder form mixes " a lot easier " than the cubes and I believe they have a little better flavor overall.
         If you can't find " Orrington Farm's Products " at your local grocery store I've also been able to find them at " Wal-Mart's. "

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( russpickde@comcast.net )

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