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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 362 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. Liz P says

      July 24, 2022 at 4:08 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve made this delicious recipe for my family 5 times now and I just realized that I forgot to rate it. We absolutely love this recipe and we eat it over mashed potatoes with corn on the side. Thank you for the recipe!!!

      Reply
    2. Emily James says

      July 12, 2022 at 9:22 am

      Does anyone know if this can be frozen after cooking and reheated?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        July 12, 2022 at 3:00 pm

        Yes, that will work fine!

        Reply
    3. Aspen says

      April 24, 2022 at 8:19 am

      I forgot my gravy packets what can i use for substitute

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        April 24, 2022 at 12:01 pm

        You could try another can of cream of chicken soup. Do not add water.

        Reply
    4. Anonymous says

      December 5, 2021 at 11:18 am

      I can not find 10.75 oz cans of cream of chicken. Could I use 2 cans of 10.5 oz. ?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 5, 2021 at 3:34 pm

        It’s 10.5, this recipe was written when cans were 10.75. I will fix it.

        Reply
    5. Julia Warren says

      November 29, 2021 at 6:24 am

      where do tou get the gravy packets

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 29, 2021 at 7:32 am

        There is an aisle at US grocery stores that have a large section of packets, like taco seasoning, chili seasoning. You will find it near there.

        Reply
    6. Douglas Taylor says

      November 15, 2021 at 8:14 am

      5 stars
      Can I add cheese

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 15, 2021 at 8:32 am

        I don’t see why not. You could add shredded cheese after the chicken is shredded and put the lid back on until melted.

        Reply
    7. Sarah says

      October 19, 2021 at 2:34 pm

      Can I sub in a brown gravy packet instead of the chicken gravy packet?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        October 19, 2021 at 4:41 pm

        Yes, that will work fine.

        Reply
    8. Ashley says

      September 11, 2021 at 10:13 am

      Would a jar of pre-made chicken gravy work with this recipe?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        September 11, 2021 at 10:47 am

        Yes, but you’ll probably need to thicken it before serving.

        Reply
      • Kami Fraunfelter says

        October 13, 2021 at 11:56 am

        I use a jar every time I make it – 1 package of dry gravy, one of the bigger jars of chicken gravy and chicken broth instead of water. I never have to thicken it and it’s delicious!!

        Reply
    9. Catherine Guy says

      August 30, 2021 at 2:07 pm

      why shred the chicken? It would be better, for my taste, to eat a nice slice of the chicken with gravy.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        August 30, 2021 at 3:54 pm

        It falls apart into shreds as you eat it anyway. You can serve it however you like, and it will be good.

        Reply
        • Catherine Guy says

          September 3, 2021 at 4:02 pm

          If you don’t cook it as long, it is still tender and juicy–but doesn’t end up a mess of shredded strings!
          Any suggestions on how to limit the amount of salt? both dried gravy packets and the soup are loaded–bad for your heart!

        • Sarah Olson says

          September 5, 2021 at 7:53 am

          You can buy the soup and gravy in low sodium. Will still be high, but at least a little better.

        • Ed says

          March 14, 2022 at 3:21 pm

          I don’t like the canned soups either. I make this home made version that makes the equivalent of two cans. You can control the salt making it yourself, as well as substitute olive oil or another healthy oil choice for the butter (I usually do 50/50 EVOO/butter). The recipe is really easy to make in a pinch. You can find it at https://www.favfamilyrecipes.com/condensed-cream-of-chicken-substitute/

    10. Natasha says

      June 8, 2021 at 3:52 pm

      5 stars
      This has become one of my favorite recipes! I make it at least one a month!

      Reply
    11. Jim. Murray says

      May 17, 2021 at 8:13 am

      Could you use chicken broth instead of water

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        May 17, 2021 at 11:21 am

        Yes, that will work fine.

        Reply
    12. Bonnie Terlecki says

      April 28, 2021 at 2:00 am

      I’ve made bbq chicken breasts in slow cooker,shredded them and use for sandwiches on homemade rolls.delicious.this reminded me of that.havent made it in a while.very easy.lm gonna try this.Thanks

      Reply
    13. Christine says

      April 12, 2021 at 6:44 am

      5 stars
      Love this recipe. I add some wide egg noodles to it for the last hour.
      Delicious!

      Reply
    14. Alexis says

      April 10, 2021 at 5:22 pm

      Have you tried this with a bone in turkey breast before?

      Reply
    15. thomas rosser [tomo] says

      February 5, 2021 at 3:01 pm

      this sounds good
      for we over the pond lol .

      Reply
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