Made with chicken breasts, crispy bacon, and chicken gravy mix, this Slow Cooker Chicken with Bacon Gravy is a delicious, one-pot substitute for a restaurant-style dinner. It’s packed with so much flavor, that your family is sure to request this comfort food more often.
Serve this delicious meal alongside a generous helping of Slow Cooker Sour Cream and Onion Mashed Potatoes and Slow Cooker Green Beans.
Why you should try this chicken with creamy bacon gravy recipe
You may have seen my other recipe for slow cooker chicken and gravy. It has always been a great basic recipe for adding extra ingredients to, but never bacon. The idea for this recipe came to me when I had a delicious crispy breaded chicken with bacon gravy the other night at our favorite restaurant.
Although I can’t do crispy chicken in the slow cooker, I sure can do the chicken and bacon gravy! I’ve found this chicken and gravy recipe to be super easy to make, especially with minimal ingredients. The prep time is quick and the cooking time is perfect for yielding fork tender chicken. My family loved this restaurant-style rendition of smothered chicken with creamy gravy – yours will too!
Recipe Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts: Boneless skinless chicken breasts are the best option to use for this recipe both for cooking evenly and shredding easily.
- Chicken Gravy: You’ll need two packets of chicken gravy dry mix.
- Bacon: Sliced and cooked.
- Seasonings: Pepper, dried thyme, and minced garlic (or garlic powder) are the only seasonings you need for an amazing taste.
- Water: Mixed with the chicken gravy.
- Heavy Cream: This is added at the end as a thickening agent. You can use light cream or even half and half.
Step-by-Step Directions
Step One – Add the chicken to the slow cooker. Sprinkle over the pepper, thyme, garlic, and cooked crispy bacon.
Step Two – In a small bowl mix together the gravy mix packet and the 1¼ cup water until smooth.
Step Three – Pour the gravy over the chicken.
Step Four – Cover and cook on HIGH for 3.5 hours or on LOW for 6 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time. When the cooking time is done, shred the chicken with 2 forks.
Step Five – Add the heavy cream.
Step Six – Give everything a good stir and serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or a side of your choice. Enjoy!
How to serve
- This delicious chicken and gravy can be served over a bed of rice, mashed potatoes, or egg noodles.
- If you want to pair it with sides, I recommend green beans, roasted carrots, or a baked potato.
Recipe FAQs
Yes. Just make sure they are boneless and skinless for the best results.
Yes. The gravy thickens during the cooking process. If you want it thicker, you can make a thickening slurry with flour and water or milk. Add the flour mixture after or with the heavy cream.
Place any remaining chicken and gravy in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 4 days. When ready to re-enjoy the leftovers, they can be warmed up over medium heat. This meal can also be frozen.
I don’t advise on frozen chicken for some studies suggest that it isn’t safe.
I have not personally tried it, but a reader did, and this is what she said: “I did the recipe as normal, on high pressure for 7 mins, and it came out fine! Not quite as flavourful as when done in the slow cooker but definitely a great option for when you need it in a hurry!”
More Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes:
- Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken
- Slow Cooker Seasoning Chicken, Potatoes and Green Beans
- Slow Cooker Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
- Slow Cooker Italian Chicken and Gravy
- Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken and Potatoes
- Slow Cooker Fiesta Chicken with Rice
- Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Fajitas
- Slow Cooker Alpine Chicken
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Slow Cooker Chicken with Bacon Gravy
Equipment Needed:
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 6 slices bacon sliced and cooked
- 1.74 oz. chicken gravy dry mix packets (2 PACKETS that are .87 oz. each)
- 1 1/4 cup water
- 2/3 cup heavy cream ADD AT THE END
Instructions:
- Add the chicken to the slow cooker. Sprinkle over the pepper, thyme, garlic and bacon.
- In a small bowl mix together the gravy mix packet and the 1¼ cup water until smooth. Pour the gravy over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 3.5 hours or on LOW for 6 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
- When the cooking time is done, add the heavy cream. Shred the chicken with 2 forks and give everything a gentle stir until the gravy and the cream are mixed.
- Serve over rice or mashed potatoes.
- Enjoy!
How to Video:
Sarah’s Notes:
- Place any remaining chicken and gravy in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 4 days. When you’re ready to re-enjoy the leftovers, they can be warmed up over medium heat. This meal can also be frozen.
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of chicken breasts, just make sure they are boneless skinless chicken thighs.
Nutrition Information:
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
elliemaeth says
Could I cook this on low for about 8 hours while at work all day?
Sarah Olson says
My original chicken and gravy recipe I used to cook for 8 hours on low. This one has a little less liquid, I would add a touch more water if I was to cook this recipe for 8 hours.
Tanya says
Hi Sarah. I’m in Australia too and I really want to try the recipe. Can you tell me which brand of chicken gravy you used? I’m not that familiar with that product. I know Gravox has some in cans but I wouldn’t know how much to use if I bought the gravy powder in a can. Does it come in packets? Any help would be welcome. Thanks!
Sarah Olson says
I usually use McCormick gravy packets. I believe the size is .87 ounces.
Tanya says
Thanks Sarah. Making it today!
Tiegann says
I just made this and it was amazing! Will definitely be making it again!
colourful3 says
Can I use chicken stock instead of the gravy?
Sarah Olson says
it will be watery, and not gravy like at all. Yes you can but it would be something entirely different.
Lesley says
Does it have to be chicken gravy. Or can you use any gravy
Sarah Olson says
Any gravy packet that is the same size will work! I’ve done turkey for this recipe, and have used brown when I do beef stroganoff.
Alissa says
Can you use light heavy cream?
Sarah Olson says
Your gravy will be thinner if you use that, but yes it will work. 🙂
Cathy says
Hi what would happen if I omit the cream, is it nessesary?
Sarah Olson says
You would need to add a touch more water, It will be too salty and thick without the cream or more liquid of some kind.
sarah says
Could I use frozen chicken breast? and if so what would the cooking time be?
Sarah Olson says
I’d say about 30 minutes more.
Stephanie says
Any suggestions on what I can substitute for the whipping cream? I have one who is dairy free, everything else is perfect for her and I know she would love it!
Sarah Olson says
Is there such thing as dairy free sour cream? Or maybe vegan sour cream. I think that would help make the gravy creamier.
Traci Pospisil says
Making this tonight 🙂 saw your video on facebook and thought it looked yummy♡
Sarah Olson says
Great! I think you’ll love it!
Audri says
How much heavy cream do you use?
Sarah Olson says
2/3 cup. It’s on the recipe 🙂
Bronwyn Walker says
can this be cooked in a normal oven
Sarah Olson says
I haven’t tried, I don’t see why not though!
Sarah Olson says
I think it could, though I have not tried. Let us know how it turns out for you!