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
Mary says
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?
Sarah Olson says
If it is a dry mix, follow the directions for 2 cups of water, but use a little less water.
Sandra wright says
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?
Mary says
It is a dry mix and it is not salty. I use it when I make baked chicken,etc.
Rachel says
Trying this recipe tomorrow. I am using country gravy mix, though, because that’s all the store had. Hoping it still turns out ok?
Sarah Olson says
It should be fine Rachel! If you think it tastes as little plain, add some seasonings such as oregano or thyme at the end.
Sandra Wright says
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!
Brooke L Cole says
I made this, but added mushrooms amd used mushroom soup. Everything low sodium. Instead of making mashed potatoes I made cornbread waffles. Huge hit!
Hodor says
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….
Lisa says
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 🙂
Mary Lewis says
Can you make this is an electric pressure cooker?
rachel says
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.
Sarah Olson says
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!
crissy says
Great! I added what the recipe said for water…. I guess we’ll be having chicken gravy soup for dinner!!!!!
crissy says
Can I use canned chicken gravy instead of the packets?
Sarah Olson says
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.
Karen says
I made this just as written and it is now in my recipe box. One of my favorites!!!!
Sarah Olson says
Yay! I’m so glad to hear that! I’ve lost count how many times I’ve made this. 🙂
TheFrugalSavvy (@Thefrugalsavvy) says
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.
Katie says
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??
Sarah Olson says
I love any type of gravy on my food, so for me I think it would be fine!