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Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy

by Sarah Olson on July 3, 2019 | Updated August 5, 2020 316 Comments

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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.

Golden colored gravy with shredded chicken in it, in a slow cooker.

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.

Cream of chicken soup being dumped out into a yellow bowl

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
Gravy mixture being poured over chicken breasts in a slow cooker.

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.
3 chicken breasts cooked in gravy in a slow cooker.

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.

shredded chicken and gravy with corn, mashed potatoes and stuffing on the side.

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
shredded chicken in gravy on a spoon coming from slow cooker.

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.

Plate with bread, mashed potatoes and chicken and gravy on top of that. Corn and stuffing on the side.

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
Close up of bread, mashed potatoes, chicken and gravy.
Slow Cooker with chicken gravy and shredded chicken in it.

Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy

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Chicken and gravy cooked in the slow cooker together, great over mashed potatoes.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken and gravy
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 245kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker – 3 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1.74 oz. dry chicken gravy mix (2 packets)
  • 10.50 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
US Customary – Metric

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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Recipe 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
 
Nutritional Values are approximate, please use your own calculations. The values below are for 1/6 of the recipe.

Nutrition:

Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 638mg | Potassium: 584mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Vitamin C: 1.8mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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First Published: 06/09/2013

Updated 07/03/2019

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  • Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken
  • Slow Cooker Seasoning Chicken, Potatoes and Green Beans
  • Slow Cooker Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
  • Slow Cooker Full Chicken Dinner
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  • Slow Cooker No Peek Chicken
  • Slow Cooker Fiesta Chicken with Rice
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    Comments

    1. Barbara Tarleton says

      December 3, 2018 at 9:02 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 4, 2018 at 9:28 am

        That sounds really good Barbara!

        Reply
      • Rachel Ullah says

        July 1, 2019 at 6:28 pm

        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.

        Reply
    2. Tracey says

      August 22, 2018 at 11:03 am

      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.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        August 22, 2018 at 3:23 pm

        I’m so happy to hear the Tracey! Carrots are the great idea.

        Reply
    3. Micki Madonna says

      July 31, 2018 at 7:14 am

      Has anyone tried with Turkey breast?

      Reply
      • Barbara Ann Tarleton says

        December 3, 2018 at 9:04 pm

        I would just use turkey gravy instead of chicken. Leave the rest the same. Bound to be good.

        Reply
    4. Anonymous says

      May 31, 2018 at 5:01 pm

      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.

      Reply
    5. Keira says

      May 28, 2018 at 11:53 am

      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

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        May 29, 2018 at 5:49 am

        Hi Keira, I have never tried myself, sorry!

        Reply
    6. barb says

      May 9, 2018 at 10:52 am

      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.

      Reply
    7. Tammi says

      January 13, 2018 at 7:40 am

      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.

      Reply
    8. Chasity says

      January 5, 2018 at 2:22 pm

      I made it with leg quarters. Added onion and used some chicken broth. Delicious

      Reply
    9. JAWANA Kirkpatrick says

      October 6, 2017 at 3:58 pm

      Mine had a great flavor but the gravy was super runny. I did it just likd the recipe said, also.

      Reply
    10. Jennifer says

      March 21, 2017 at 8:02 am

      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

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        March 21, 2017 at 9:55 am

        4 hours on high should be fine!

        Reply
    11. Rebecca Nelson says

      February 24, 2017 at 11:43 am

      I love chicken.On diet any way eather me or my boyfriend will make this one.

      Reply
    12. Samara Guy says

      January 27, 2017 at 8:47 pm

      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?

      Reply
    13. Lisa Mikkelsen says

      December 28, 2016 at 5:11 am

      Lizzie H, I was going to ask the same thing since I have canned chicken gravy.
      Sarah, what do you think? Thanks. ☺

      Reply
    14. Lizzie H says

      November 28, 2016 at 4:43 pm

      Hi im in uk. Never seen packet gravy. So be using bisto/oxo cubes how much do u recommend? Thanks

      Reply
    15. Lisset Gutierrez says

      November 22, 2016 at 11:34 pm

      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.

      Reply
    16. Maria says

      November 6, 2016 at 2:01 pm

      Tried this recipe and I loved it:) Thank you for sharing!!!

      Reply
    17. Rosanne Mader says

      November 1, 2016 at 8:20 am

      This is awesome. I even just made the gravy and used leftover rotisserie chicken. Just delish.

      Reply
    18. Emily says

      October 24, 2016 at 4:19 pm

      What if I don’t have a slow cooker? =(

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        October 25, 2016 at 10:12 am

        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 🙁

        Reply
    19. CBM says

      October 18, 2016 at 7:29 pm

      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.

      Reply
    20. Angie Cole says

      September 27, 2016 at 4:04 am

      All your recipes look great I’m looking forward to making the chicken and gravy.☺

      Reply
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