Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy has 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.
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:
- Mashed Potatoes
- White bread
- Canned or fresh corn
- Steamed green vegetables
- Stuffing – homemade or Stove-top brand
- Baked potatoes
Equipment
- Slow Cooker – 3 quart or larger
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1.74 oz. dry chicken gravy mix (2 packets)
- 10.75 oz. can cream of chicken soup
- 1.5 cups water
- ⅛ 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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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
First Published: 06/09/2013
Updated 07/03/2019
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
I am so 3excited to try this dish! I feel like one could do a lot with it 🙂 Do you think i could premake and freeze?
I think it would do well as a freezer meal!
O Sarah I can’t wait to try this yummy dish ~~ what size crockpot did you use….I always chuckle at the crockpot recipes …. no one ever says what size for their recipe….and darn I’m not an expert….but if a recipe is for a 4 qt. crockpot and cooked in a 7 qt. would that change things or dry them out terribly??? Thank you ~ I’ve pinned this recipe and would love to join your blog but my email address hasn’t been working for several months ~~ I know that should be easy but I’m 65 and handicapped ~~ so out of the loop ~~ I can taste this recipe of yours and can’t wait to try ~~ my crockpot is 7 qts. don’t mind doubling and freezing….but on a fixed income….just give me a heads up ~~ fabulous comments you have gotten!!! don’t forget I don’t have access to my email address ~ I’m on facebook !
This recipe would work fine in a 7 quart without doubling, I added the slow cooker sizes to the recipe, sometimes I forget to do that.
What if you don’t have a cream of chicken or mushroom soup and no time to run to the store….
Do you have any other soups? If not it may be fine without it! I’ve actually seen recipes with just the gravy and water.
I love this recipe! I did make a few substitutions because with two young children running to the store is a hassle. I didn’t have any cream of chicken or mushroom but I did have cream of celery. And I had to sub one packet of brown gravy for lack of chicken and it turned out amazing! I make this recipe at least once a month. Thank you!!
Has anybody had success cooking this on high? If so for how long? Did it dry it out? I want to make this tomorrow for dinner!
I haven’t tried it, but I am thinking hours on high would work great. 🙂
I use a box of chicken broth,, and no water.and it is not to salty, makes really great gravy
I don’t have gravy packets but have onion/mushroom soup mix packets. Think it would be an okay substitute?
Yes that would work fine! 🙂
Hi, I’ve used about 3 Tbsp of flour mixed with dry chicken broth, garlic powder and minced onion. Or canned chicken stock. Just whisk in good. I experiment with this dish. It is the best ever and our family favorite!!
I’m so happy to hear that! When I first made this recipe, I couldn’t believe how easy/good it was and why I hadn’t been making it my whole life. 🙂
Hey, could you make this with boneless pork chops and pork gravy – plus a can of cream of mushroom soup?
Looking to make this with boneless pork chops and pork gravy packets. Would cream of mushroom work for the soup – or would some other cream soup be a better fit?
Golden mushroom soup is very good on pork.
I will try that. Wondering why I haven’t bought it before!
I made this today and we loved it. The only thing I did differently was that I coated my chicken in flour first. I just wanted to be sure the gravy would be thick enough for my liking. It was so good! I was really surprised that such a simple gravy would be so packed with flavor. This is a keeper for sure!
I have had this on my wish list to cook and will be cooking tonight. I realized when looking at the recipe again that you use poltry gravy mix but I bought brown gravy mix. Can I stil you that and it still tire out good??
I love any type of gravy on my food, so for me I think it would be fine!
I made this today for dinner, but used Cream of chicken with herbs. I also used a large packet of roasted chicken gravy mix from Southeastern mills. It was so good with buttermilk biscuits.
I made this just as written and it is now in my recipe box. One of my favorites!!!!
Yay! I’m so glad to hear that! I’ve lost count how many times I’ve made this. 🙂
Can I use canned chicken gravy instead of the packets?
You could, but don’t add much water at all. I used to only use canned gravy for my dinners, but I found that the packets have a much better flavor.
Great! I added what the recipe said for water…. I guess we’ll be having chicken gravy soup for dinner!!!!!
I just made this tonight and it was a hit. So easy and flavorful. The only addition I made was adding onions that I sautéed until brown. Then I added them right to the crockpot with the other ingredients. My children and husband loved it and had multiple servings. Here is even enough left for lunch tomorrow. A must have recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for coming back to tell me how it was for you! This recipe is a keeper! 🙂 I will try the onions next time, great addition!
Can you make this is an electric pressure cooker?
I don’t know where this recipe has been my whole life, but I’m glad I have it now! My whole family loves it. Making it for the 2nd time right now 🙂
This plus instant mashed potatoes makes for a STUPID easy meal (and a couple of portions of leftovers).
Has anyone tried this with a white or brown gravy mix instead of chicken gravy? I think I’m going to try brown next….
I made this, but added mushrooms amd used mushroom soup. Everything low sodium. Instead of making mashed potatoes I made cornbread waffles. Huge hit!
Trying this recipe tomorrow. I am using country gravy mix, though, because that’s all the store had. Hoping it still turns out ok?
It should be fine Rachel! If you think it tastes as little plain, add some seasonings such as oregano or thyme at the end.
I like to play with the recipe and add different soups or different gravies. I always add my spices like garlic, onion and I also add dry chicken broth. I have tried using chicken stock instead of water but it was a bit salty. Great recipe!
I do not buy the gravy packets. I get a large jar of chicken gravy at Sam’s Club. How many Tablespoons should I use?
If it is a dry mix, follow the directions for 2 cups of water, but use a little less water.
Hi Mary, Where I live we don’t have jars of gravy. I think that would be better. Does it have less salt. You can buy the packets with less salt now but I still think it’s too much. But very very yummy!! How many tablespoons of what?
It is a dry mix and it is not salty. I use it when I make baked chicken,etc.
Ok I think I get it now. You buy a jar of dry mix. I would use 2 Tablespoons and just an extra bit for luck lol. Am I with you now? Lol.
Yes that is correct … wanted to know how many Tablespoons of my dry gravy mix to use in place of the packet of gravy. Thank you for your reply
I wish these recipes stated the volume produced in pints or quarts. I usually try to resize them to fit in my 8 quart cooker so I can cook once and eat many. The actual quantity would help.
What type of mashed potatoes did you cook? Instant or homemade?
I made homemade. I like this over rice even better cause it’s so much easier.