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
All your recipes look great I’m looking forward to making the chicken and gravy.☺
I thought this would probably be pretty high in sodium and I’m trying to keep an eye on that, so I only added one packet of gravy mix, decreased the water by about 4 ounces, and stirred in a tablespoon of flour to make up for the missing gravy mix. I also used low sodium cream of chicken soup. It turned out perfectly–just the right amount of saltiness, and the gravy was a great consistency. I also added some fresh chopped parsley on top to add a little color, flavor, and texture.
What if I don’t have a slow cooker? =(
Hi Emily, You could try to do this in the oven or stove-top. I haven’t tried either, so I have no advice on the temp or time. Sorry 🙁
This is awesome. I even just made the gravy and used leftover rotisserie chicken. Just delish.
Tried this recipe and I loved it:) Thank you for sharing!!!
Just made this tonight. It was really good and perfect with mashed potatoes and roasted garlicky greenbeans. However, next time I will definitely use low sodium cream of chicken and/or low sodium gravy packets. I love salt and it was a little too salty even for my taste and I used water per the instructions. I read others’ suggestions of subbing water for broth and I’m so glad I didn’t as that would’ve taken the salt over the top. I would definitely make it again.
Hi im in uk. Never seen packet gravy. So be using bisto/oxo cubes how much do u recommend? Thanks
Lizzie H, I was going to ask the same thing since I have canned chicken gravy.
Sarah, what do you think? Thanks. ☺
I make this for my family all of the time and we love it. I would like to make the same with leftover turkey. any ideas? I know I would use dry turkey gravy mix instead but would I still use cream of chicken soup or something different?
I love chicken.On diet any way eather me or my boyfriend will make this one.
I have made this a few times and have loved it!! Even for leftovers 🙂
I was wondering if I used thawed chicken breasts instead of frozen what would be a cooking time range on high.
Thanks much
4 hours on high should be fine!
Mine had a great flavor but the gravy was super runny. I did it just likd the recipe said, also.
I made it with leg quarters. Added onion and used some chicken broth. Delicious
Wondering if anyone has ever added potatoes while it’s cooking? Not sure how long to cook them for. I’ll probably use red potatoes in chunks.
This was really good! And so easy too. Will certainly be making this again. When mixing the gravy, I used 1 cup no salt chicken stock and 3/4 cup water. What a great comfort food.
Hi, can we make this without a slow cooker and instead with a traditional cast iron pot? How would the recipe look like and such? Thanks! Love this recipe
Hi Keira, I have never tried myself, sorry!
Chicken was so moist and juicy that my son asked for it all the time, so I taught how to make it. I froze it and it tasted great reheat in the microwave. I used 2 cups of water to have extra gravy for the mashed potatoes.
Has anyone tried with Turkey breast?
I would just use turkey gravy instead of chicken. Leave the rest the same. Bound to be good.
I made your slow cooker chicken and gravy and the family loved it. We had some left so I ate the rest for lunch and of course it was even better. I will absolutely make it again. I may even double the recipe and add carrots. Family loves carrots. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
I’m so happy to hear the Tracey! Carrots are the great idea.
Cook with sliced carrots. When it’s finished add frozen peas and pour into a pie crust. Top with another crust and VOILA! Chicken pot pie.
That sounds really good Barbara!
I like That idea! Summer time here in Michigan.I am new to using a slow cooker. Looking for any simple recipes where I don’t have to turn on the stove.
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!!
Has anyone made this in the instant pot
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
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.
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!