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
Can you use milk, instead of water?
I’m unsure if it would curdle with that long of cooking time, sorry I have not tried.
I didn’t have any gravy packets or even a jar of chicken gravy, so I replaced the water with chicken broth, added some powdered bouillon for extra chicken flavor, garlic powder, onion powder, and Wondra instant mixing flour. Added some frozen peas and carrots and a can of mushrooms stems and pieces (drained). Served over baking powder biscuits…hubby says it’s a keeper.
Thank you for a great base recipe.
I made this yesterday and it was SO GOOD!!!!!! Thanks for a great recipe!!
Could I use half milk and half water instead of all water in the gravy and cream of chicken mixture?
Milk tends to curdle in the slow cooker. I do have a similar recipe that I add heavy cream to at the end and makes a very creamy gravy. You could leave out the bacon. https://www.themagicalslowcooker.com/slow-cooker-chicken-with-bacon-gravy/
Great recipe, definitely will make again!
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/
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.
Can you make it over the stove and for how long instead of the slow cooker?
Do you think I could substitute thighs for chicken breast?
Yes! Thighs are always a good choice!
Hello
Could i use brown gravy mix instead? I don’t have chicken gravy. Thank you
Yes! Will work fine.
Can I use frozen chicken breast?
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.
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 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! 🙂
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.