Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy has tender chicken breasts in a wonderful gravy, great over mashed potatoes and white bread.
I’m always looking for an easy slow cooker recipe and this one couldn’t be easier and it’s crowd-pleasing. This is a perfect recipe to transform boring chicken breasts.
If you love comfort food, then you will love this Slow Cooker and Gravy. This recipe uses chicken breasts which turn out very juicy in the gravy that they are cooked in. This recipe is a staple in our house; my daughter requests this meal often along with mashed potatoes and corn.
How to make Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy:
You will need these ingredients:
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Chicken gravy packets
- Cream of chicken soup
- Pepper
- Water
Directions:
- In a small bowl add the gravy packets, cream of chicken soup, water and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Add the chicken breasts to the slow cooker. Pour over the gravy.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Shred the chicken and serve with desired sides.
How to shred the chicken:
No fancy tools are needed to shred the chicken for this recipe. I use 2 forks and shred up the chicken right in the slow cooker with the gravy.
Chicken and gravy variations:
Add one or more of these ingredients to the gravy at the beginning of the cook time for a fun twist:
- Herbs such as dried thyme or oregano
- Sliced mushrooms
- Sliced onions
- Cooked bacon
My gravy is thin, how do I thicken it?
If you add veggies to the gravy or the chicken breasts are extra juicy you may need to thicken the gravy. Here is my method:
- 2 Tbsp. cold water
- 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
After the cooking time is up. In a small bowl combine the water and cornstarch. Add to gravy and shredded chicken. Add the lid back on and let cook for 10 minutes or until thickened.
What to serve with Chicken and Gravy:
Try one or more of these options along with the chicken and gravy:
- Mashed Potatoes
- White bread
- Canned or fresh corn
- Steamed green vegetables
- Stuffing – homemade or Stove-top brand
- Baked potatoes
Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy
Equipment Needed:
- Slow Cooker – 3 quart or larger
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1.74 oz. dry chicken gravy mix (2 packets)
- 10.50 oz. can cream of chicken soup
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Gravy thickener if needed:
- 2 Tbsp. water
- 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
Instructions:
- Add the chicken breasts (no need to pre-cook or brown)
- In a small bowl whisk together the gravy mix, cream of chicken soup, water and pepper.
- Pour the gravy mix over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
- Shred the chicken with two forks in the slow cooker.
- If your gravy is thin from the chicken being too juicy or added veggies, mix together the cornstarch and water. Add to the slow cooker along with the gravy and shredded chicken. Add the lid back on and cook high for 10 minutes longer or until the gravy has thickened.
How to Video:
Recipe Notes:
Can I use a different cut of chicken?
Yes, use one of these other cuts of chicken if desired, though the gravy will need to be thickened at end with cornstarch.- Bone-in chicken breasts, thighs or drumsticks
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs
If desired add one or more of these additions to the gravy at the beginning of cook time:
- Herbs such as dried thyme or oregano
- Sliced mushrooms
- Sliced onions
- Cooked bacon crumbles
Try one or more of these sides:
- Mashed Potatoes
- White bread
- Vegetables such as corn or broccoli
- Stove-top stuffing
- Baked Potatoes
Nutrition:
First Published: 06/09/2013
Updated 07/03/2019
Here are my other favorite Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes:
- Slow Cooker Chicken with Bacon Gravy
- Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken
- Slow Cooker Seasoning Chicken, Potatoes and Green Beans
- Slow Cooker Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
- Slow Cooker Full Chicken Dinner
- Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken and Potatoes
- Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Chicken and Veggies
- Slow Cooker No Peek Chicken
- Slow Cooker Fiesta Chicken with Rice
- Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Fajitas
- Slow Cooker Alpine Chicken
- Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole
I never rate recipes, as I normally scree them up somehow, but this dish was so easy and incredibly tasty that I had to say something! My family raved about this dish and it’s definitely going to be one of my go-to recipes from now on!
Your version is great. Too make it stretch a lil farther for my kids bday sleepover i turned it into more of a soup. Added a cup of chicken broth and 1/2-3/4 lb of egg noodles. It was a hit. Definitely wanna try a turkey version of this next time.
How long should I cook it if I use an instant pot?
Candice
Did you try it? I have made this recipe many time and the family loves it. Time got away from me and was wondering the same thing about how long it would take in an instant pot.
Would this work with turkey breast?
I think it would work great!
THIS RECIPIE WAS SO EASY AND SO GOOD, WILL TRY IT WITH LONDON BROIL AND FRENCH ONION SOUP.
Did u try it with the London broil and onion soup yet and if so how did you like it
Absolutely simple! AND Absolutely Delicious! After a long day, what a great smell to come home to! No extensive clean up!
My husband is Gluten Free. Any ideas what to use in place of the chicken gravy packs that are not? Thank you! 🙂
I would use chicken broth and corn starch?
Simply Organic brand has a gluten free chicken gravy packet.
I am looking forward to trying this, but can the leftovers be frozen?
Yes, I think they would freeze well.
Very good. My family really liked it. Super easy!! I will be making this again real soon!!!
Instead of bread use waffles yummy!!!!
Can this be stored and re-heated?
Yes, this reheats well.
hello, i tried this before with fresh chicken breasts. Its delicious!!!
Do you think the frozen chicken will also works?
I always use frozen and turns out great