Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy
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This comforting crockpot chicken and gravy delivers tender chicken in a rich, savory gravy—perfect for busy weeknights or easy family dinners.
If you love comfort food, then you’ll love this chicken and gravy recipe that I’ve been perfecting for years. It’s a staple in our house, and it may be the most requested recipe from my daughter.
Key Ingredients
Boneless chicken breasts that cook until perfectly shreddable
A blend of dry gravy mix and cream soup for a rich, homestyle sauce
Black pepper and water to round out the savory, no-fuss gravy
How to Make Crockpot Chicken and Gravy
- Add the gravy ingredients to a bowl, then add that and the chicken to the slow cooker.
- Let it cook low and slow until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the meat, stir, and thicken the gravy if needed.
Cook’s Notes & Variations
Since this recipe has only a few ingredients, it’s easily adjustable to suit your own tastes.
- Turn the gravy into bacon gravy by adding 8 slices of cooked bacon (chopped or crumble). – or try my chicken with bacon and gravy recipe.
- For a creamier gravy, stir in a 1/4 cup of sour cream or heavy cream before serving.
- If the gravy is too (this can happen if your chicken has a lot of moisture), mix 2 tablespoons each of cold water and cornstarch, stir it into the slow cooker, then cover and cook for 10 more minutes to thicken.
- You can add additional vegetables such as sliced mushrooms, baby carrots or onions. A 1/2 cup of frozen peas can be stirred in right before serving.
- Add herbs (dried or fresh). Thyme or oregano are great choices.
What to serve with Chicken and Gravy:
Try one or more of these options along with the chicken and gravy, I like to think of what a diner would serve with this.
- White bread (a thick and fresh white bread) is often used as a base for this chicken and gravy.
- Mashed potatoes or steamed white rice is also a classic side.
- For other sides, we love stove-top stuffing (or easy slow cooker stuffing).
- Canned corn or steamed green vegetables round out the meal well.
Featured Comment
I learned this one late 2024 and have fixed it at least twice monthly since! This is easy, great tasting, and we look forward to the leftovers, that’s how good it is.
– Andre
Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy Recipe
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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.
Nutrition
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
More favorite Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes:
Crockpot Shredded Chicken is great for tacos, sandwiches, or meal prep.
For a full dinner in one pot, try Chicken, Potatoes and Green Beans. Or go cozy with Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole—cheesy, creamy, and comforting.
Craving Tex-Mex? Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole has all the layers you love—shredded chicken, sauce, cheese, and tortillas.
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!!