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Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy

by Sarah Olson on July 3, 2019 | Updated August 5, 2020 316 Comments

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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.

Golden colored gravy with shredded chicken in it, in a slow cooker.

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.

Cream of chicken soup being dumped out into a yellow bowl

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
Gravy mixture being poured over chicken breasts in a slow cooker.

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.
3 chicken breasts cooked in gravy in a slow cooker.

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.

shredded chicken and gravy with corn, mashed potatoes and stuffing on the side.

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
shredded chicken in gravy on a spoon coming from slow cooker.

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.

Plate with bread, mashed potatoes and chicken and gravy on top of that. Corn and stuffing on the side.

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
Close up of bread, mashed potatoes, chicken and gravy.
Slow Cooker with chicken gravy and shredded chicken in it.

Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy

4.98 from 88 votes
Chicken and gravy cooked in the slow cooker together, great over mashed potatoes.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken and gravy
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 245kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

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
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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
 
Nutritional Values are approximate, please use your own calculations. The values below are for 1/6 of the recipe.

Nutrition:

Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 638mg | Potassium: 584mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Vitamin C: 1.8mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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First Published: 06/09/2013

Updated 07/03/2019

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    Comments

    1. Anonymous says

      January 17, 2021 at 1:17 pm

      Could you use chicken broth instead of water.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        January 17, 2021 at 1:52 pm

        yes, it will be a tad saltier though.

        Reply
    2. Anji says

      January 10, 2021 at 11:44 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is a staple in my kitchen. I make a double batch. The first night it is served with mashed potatoes. With the leftovers, I add 2 jars of alfredo sauce, serve over pasta with a ton of parmesan. I love getting 2 completely different meals out of one recipe.

      Reply
    3. Denise says

      January 3, 2021 at 7:15 am

      100% yummy .. MY husband loves it !!!

      Reply
    4. Layton says

      December 28, 2020 at 11:44 am

      5 stars
      This is so easy and very good. It’s the perfect recipe for long days and easy for my boyfriend to do while I am at work. Thank you!

      Reply
    5. Ashley says

      December 20, 2020 at 7:22 am

      5 stars
      Very easy, yet hardy meal. This could definitely become a slow cooker staple meal.

      Reply
    6. Troy Terrell says

      December 13, 2020 at 6:50 am

      Could i use chicken broth in place of the water?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 13, 2020 at 8:43 am

        You can, but it may be a little salty.

        Reply
    7. Elle Beth says

      November 12, 2020 at 5:32 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
    8. Zakk says

      November 4, 2020 at 7:50 pm

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
    9. Candice says

      October 24, 2020 at 4:33 pm

      How long should I cook it if I use an instant pot?

      Reply
      • Tina M says

        October 30, 2020 at 2:07 pm

        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.

        Reply
    10. Vanessa says

      October 9, 2020 at 1:47 pm

      Would this work with turkey breast?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        October 9, 2020 at 2:13 pm

        I think it would work great!

        Reply
    11. DONNA ROCCAFORTE says

      October 7, 2020 at 8:25 am

      5 stars
      THIS RECIPIE WAS SO EASY AND SO GOOD, WILL TRY IT WITH LONDON BROIL AND FRENCH ONION SOUP.

      Reply
      • Lorna says

        October 17, 2020 at 7:25 am

        Did u try it with the London broil and onion soup yet and if so how did you like it

        Reply
    12. Chrisina Holcomb says

      September 5, 2020 at 2:15 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely simple! AND Absolutely Delicious! After a long day, what a great smell to come home to! No extensive clean up!

      Reply
    13. Lisa says

      August 31, 2020 at 3:49 am

      My husband is Gluten Free. Any ideas what to use in place of the chicken gravy packs that are not? Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        August 31, 2020 at 10:51 am

        I would use chicken broth and corn starch?

        Reply
      • Melissa says

        November 8, 2020 at 11:28 am

        Simply Organic brand has a gluten free chicken gravy packet.

        Reply
    14. chris ann says

      August 23, 2020 at 8:57 am

      5 stars
      I am looking forward to trying this, but can the leftovers be frozen?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        August 23, 2020 at 9:07 am

        Yes, I think they would freeze well.

        Reply
    15. jody Hamilton says

      August 19, 2020 at 3:04 pm

      5 stars
      Very good. My family really liked it. Super easy!! I will be making this again real soon!!!

      Reply
    16. Nikki says

      August 13, 2020 at 4:35 pm

      5 stars
      Instead of bread use waffles yummy!!!!

      Reply
    17. Ryan says

      July 31, 2020 at 2:46 pm

      Can this be stored and re-heated?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        July 31, 2020 at 3:22 pm

        Yes, this reheats well.

        Reply
    18. maria says

      July 26, 2020 at 5:06 pm

      5 stars
      hello, i tried this before with fresh chicken breasts. Its delicious!!!
      Do you think the frozen chicken will also works?

      Reply
      • Anonymous says

        November 11, 2020 at 6:13 am

        I always use frozen and turns out great

        Reply
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