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.
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.
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! 🙂
I only have 2 chicken cutlets. Should I halve the recipe
Hi Christine. You could half it or have extra gravy and use the amounts for this recipe.
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.
Can I use frozen chicken breast?
Hello
Could i use brown gravy mix instead? I don’t have chicken gravy. Thank you
Yes! Will work fine.
Do you think I could substitute thighs for chicken breast?
Yes! Thighs are always a good choice!
Can you make it over the stove and for how long instead of the slow cooker?
Can I use frozen chicken breasts
Yes, you will probably need to thicken with cornstarch at the end.
What is cooking time for frozen chicken?
The time would remain the same.
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!
Hi Judy! I have ton of bone-in chicken thigh recipes that would work. Here are a few:
https://www.themagicalslowcooker.com/lemon-pepper-chicken-thighs/
https://www.themagicalslowcooker.com/slow-cooker-ranch-chicken-and-red-potatoes/
https://www.themagicalslowcooker.com/slow-cooker-leek-chicken/
https://www.themagicalslowcooker.com/slow-cooker-full-chicken-dinner/
https://www.themagicalslowcooker.com/slow-cooker-hot-chicken/