Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy
383 Comments Jul 03, 2019
Updated Oct 16, 2024
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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 slow cooker smothered chicken, or slow cooker chicken piccata recipes.
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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:
- Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
- White bread
- Canned or fresh corn
- Steamed green vegetables
- Stuffing – homemade slow cooker stuffing or Stove-top brand
- Slow Cooker Baked potatoes
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Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy
Equipment
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
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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Sarah’s Notes
- Bone-in chicken breasts, thighs or drumsticks
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Herbs such as dried thyme or oregano
- Sliced mushrooms
- Sliced onions
- Cooked bacon crumbles
- Mashed Potatoes
- White bread
- Vegetables such as corn or broccoli
- Stove-top stuffing
- Baked Potatoes
Nutrition
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
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
Great recipe, definitely will make again!
Could I use half milk and half water instead of all water in the gravy and cream of chicken mixture?
Milk tends to curdle in the slow cooker. I do have a similar recipe that I add heavy cream to at the end and makes a very creamy gravy. You could leave out the bacon. https://www.themagicalslowcooker.com/slow-cooker-chicken-with-bacon-gravy/
I made this yesterday and it was SO GOOD!!!!!! Thanks for a great recipe!!
I didn’t have any gravy packets or even a jar of chicken gravy, so I replaced the water with chicken broth, added some powdered bouillon for extra chicken flavor, garlic powder, onion powder, and Wondra instant mixing flour. Added some frozen peas and carrots and a can of mushrooms stems and pieces (drained). Served over baking powder biscuits…hubby says it’s a keeper.
Thank you for a great base recipe.
Can you use milk, instead of water?
I’m unsure if it would curdle with that long of cooking time, sorry I have not tried.
Love this l’m always seem to be short on time, so if using the Instant Pot, how much time would you say I would need? Have so enjoyed receiving your recipes.. Thanks you so much .
Maybe someone else could chime in. I’m no pressure cooker expert, but I use the poultry button when I cook any chicken. LOL sorry I’m no help.
I’ve tried this in the instant pot multiple times and I always get the burn notice. I’m not sure why, I’ve even tried adding more liquid after the notice and got it to work once and the chicken was a weird texture. I have resorted back to the crockpot for this recipe. It’s one of our favorite and worth the wait!
is this one of the times you do not have to thaw chicken???
Yes, it should do fine, though the gravy may need to be thickend at the end of the cooking time.
At 46 years of age I’m using a slow cooker for the second time in my life this week. Throwing this together for dinner tonight and going to serve it with steam vegetables and new potatoes. For my first attempt I followed your recipe for Pork and Stuffing Casserole and it was a real hit. Loving you page, thanks
Has anyone made this in the instant pot
I’ve made this a couple times and it’s always a favorite and easy to put together and not worry about it! I had onions and garlic to mine!!