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The Magical Slow Cooker » Recipes » Dinner » Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy

Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy

by Sarah Olson on July 3, 2019 | Updated December 22, 2022 369 Comments

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy have 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. Also, try my smothered chicken, or chicken piccata recipes.

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 of bread, mashed potatoes and chicken and gravy on top. 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.

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy

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Chicken and gravy cooked in the slow cooker together, great over mashed potatoes.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
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 (two .87 oz. packets)
  • 10.75 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.
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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 Information:

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

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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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

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    Comments

    1. Jimi says

      March 12, 2023 at 2:28 pm

      Could I use chicken broth instead of water?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        March 12, 2023 at 2:39 pm

        You can, though the recipe already is on the salty side.

        Reply
    2. Yaya says

      March 1, 2023 at 5:24 am

      4 stars
      Made this and it has become a regular meal in my rotation. I do add some adobo to the chicken for flavor (it’s the Hispanic in me I can’t help it ) lol we have it over mash potatoes and corn on the side . Kids love it

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        March 1, 2023 at 10:49 am

        Sounds great! So glad you like it.

        Reply
    3. Francine Ellis says

      February 18, 2023 at 3:20 pm

      Haven’t made this yet, but I’m going to and I think I’m going to serve it over homemade waffles! Then I’ll give it a rating

      Reply
    4. Bill says

      January 29, 2023 at 1:17 am

      4 stars
      I made this tonight for my meals at work for the week. VERY good. I did add some garlic powder and oregano for a little extra flavor. I’ll be having it over Jasmine rice. I used breast cutlets as that’s what I could find yesterday. Next time, and I WILL be making this again, I’ll plan a little further ahead and get full breasts. Thank you so much for this recipe. Yummy!

      Reply
    5. Laura says

      November 16, 2022 at 6:50 pm

      This sounds so good. I have canned cambells chicken gravy do u think that will work or should I go get the packets instead?. I don’t see why it wouldn’t work but just thought I would ask anyway.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 16, 2022 at 9:29 pm

        You can use canned gravy, but you’ll have to add less or no water. I can’t say exactly without testing it.

        Reply
    6. RACHELLE says

      October 24, 2022 at 4:56 pm

      4 stars
      I made the recipe as shown, however the last hour I dumped in a pkg of frozen broccoli and a box of chicken stuffing. Made it like a casserole. Workded out really well. And if your gravy is runny the stuffing soaks it up. YUM!

      Reply
    7. Carol Lochridge says

      September 21, 2022 at 2:23 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe that is quick and easy. Altered the recipe by not shredding the chicken but added some egg noodles in the last 10 mins to cook with the gravy and chicken – tasted great!

      Reply
    8. Lisa w. says

      September 18, 2022 at 2:38 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe ison my regular meal rotation. My family absolutely loves this. It is easy, high in protein, low in calorie, and absolutely delicious. As suggested I add a little thyme. I eat it just with a side of veggies. My family either has stuffing or mashed potatoes and a veggie. Pure comfort food!! Thank you for such an excellent recipe!!! 5 stars for sure!!!!

      Reply
    9. Linda says

      August 29, 2022 at 1:36 pm

      I’m sorry I will not be making this, there is entirely way too much sodium

      Reply
      • Anonymous says

        September 15, 2022 at 2:14 pm

        Great…so why comment?? Who looks at a recipe, decides they don’t want to make it, then scrolls ALL THE WAY to the bottom to comment?? SMH

        Reply
        • Joe Biden says

          September 26, 2022 at 12:49 am

          An idiot. That’s who.

      • Babe says

        February 27, 2023 at 1:41 am

        5 stars
        They DO have low-sodium cream of chicken soup, and low-sodium chicken gravy!!!! This SO easy and So good!

        Reply
    10. Margie says

      August 10, 2022 at 11:13 am

      5 stars
      Easy with simple ingredients to make a great meal. Family loves it and added to my recipe list.

      Reply
    11. Erika says

      July 26, 2022 at 12:21 am

      Do you actually make the gravy according to directions or do you just use the dry gravy mix, the can of condensed soup and an equal can of water? Just want to make sure.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        July 26, 2022 at 9:06 am

        Do not make them as directed on the package. Only add the water in the recipe.

        Reply
        • Coleen says

          September 27, 2022 at 9:10 am

          5 stars
          Thank you for commenting on that question. I was wondering the same thing. This looks simple and good. Can’t wait to make it!

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