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.
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 Needed:
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.
How to Video:
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 Information:
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
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Anonymous says
Wonder if you can substitute milk, instead of water for more of a creaminess to the chicken gravy?
Sarah Olson says
You could try, but I often worry about it curdling.
Charlie says
Really wanted to try this recipe today but no cream of chicken in the pantry. Any substitutes? Thanks.
Sarah Olson says
Do you have any other cream soups?
Mo says
Hi Charlie
I’ve not tried this yet but I normally don’t buy canned soup on account of allergies so I simply use plain yogurt or sour cream and throw some seasoning in. Like 2/3 cup of cream or yogurt with garlic powder salt pepper cumin whatever you feel! Parsley paprika turmeric…
Anonymous says
Could you use chicken broth instead of water.
Sarah Olson says
yes, it will be a tad saltier though.
Anji says
This recipe is a staple in my kitchen. I make a double batch. The first night it is served with mashed potatoes. With the leftovers, I add 2 jars of alfredo sauce, serve over pasta with a ton of parmesan. I love getting 2 completely different meals out of one recipe.
Denise says
100% yummy .. MY husband loves it !!!
Layton says
This is so easy and very good. It’s the perfect recipe for long days and easy for my boyfriend to do while I am at work. Thank you!
Ashley says
Very easy, yet hardy meal. This could definitely become a slow cooker staple meal.
Troy Terrell says
Could i use chicken broth in place of the water?
Sarah Olson says
You can, but it may be a little salty.
Elle Beth says
I never rate recipes, as I normally scree them up somehow, but this dish was so easy and incredibly tasty that I had to say something! My family raved about this dish and it’s definitely going to be one of my go-to recipes from now on!
Zakk says
Your version is great. Too make it stretch a lil farther for my kids bday sleepover i turned it into more of a soup. Added a cup of chicken broth and 1/2-3/4 lb of egg noodles. It was a hit. Definitely wanna try a turkey version of this next time.
Candice says
How long should I cook it if I use an instant pot?
Tina M says
Candice
Did you try it? I have made this recipe many time and the family loves it. Time got away from me and was wondering the same thing about how long it would take in an instant pot.
Vanessa says
Would this work with turkey breast?
Sarah Olson says
I think it would work great!