Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy

By Sarah Olson

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Jul 03, 2019Updated 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.

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

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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.

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:

Close up of bread, mashed potatoes, chicken and gravy.

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Slow Cooker with chicken gravy and shredded chicken in it.

Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy

4.90 from 48 votes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6
By: Sarah Olson
Chicken and gravy cooked in the slow cooker together, great over mashed potatoes.
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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.

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Sarah’s 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

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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384 Comments

  1. Julie Toomsen says:

    Could this recipe be made in an Instant Pot? Would any of the amounts change, and how long would you suggest in the Instant Pot? Sounds delicious.

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  2. Beth W says:

    5 stars
    I made this in the slow cooker yesterday and hubby and I BOTH loved it! Hubby told me to put this one in my meal rotation! I used boneless chicken thighs, cooked on LOW for 8 hours and discovered that simply stirring when I got home from work, that the meat was already shredded! Just added some flour and water to thicken up the gravy. Served with make ahead cream cheese mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, corn, broccoli and a dessert! Thanks for this recipe and I WILL be printing out to share with others! 🙂

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  3. Christine says:

    I only have 2 chicken cutlets. Should I halve the recipe

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    1. Sarah Olson says:

      Hi Christine. You could half it or have extra gravy and use the amounts for this recipe.

      Reply
  4. Gail Herbest says:

    5 stars
    I have made this in the slow cooker and it turned out wonderful, Night before last I wanted some but it was to late for the slow cooker way so I bought a pre roasted chicken at the grocery store pulled the meat of the bones shredded and clumped some of it and then made the gravy on the stove mixed them together and had over mashed potatoes , It worked fantastic 🙂 and was fast and easy.

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  5. Micah says:

    Can I use frozen chicken breast?

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  6. Nisha says:

    Hello
    Could i use brown gravy mix instead? I don’t have chicken gravy. Thank you

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    1. Sarah Olson says:

      Yes! Will work fine.

      Reply
  7. Jasmine says:

    Do you think I could substitute thighs for chicken breast?

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    1. Sarah Olson says:

      Yes! Thighs are always a good choice!

      Reply
  8. Keira says:

    Can you make it over the stove and for how long instead of the slow cooker?

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  9. Sarah says:

    Can I use frozen chicken breasts

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    1. Sarah Olson says:

      Yes, you will probably need to thicken with cornstarch at the end.

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      1. Kim says:

        What is cooking time for frozen chicken?

      2. Sarah Olson says:

        The time would remain the same.

  10. Judi Sobol says:

    Do you have any recipes that require 1/4 chicken bottoms with the bone still intact?
    I have a freezer full and am always looking for new and yummy recipes that are quick and easy to make!

    Reply