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Slow Cooker with chicken gravy and shredded chicken in it.
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Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy Recipe

Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy is a comforting, no-fuss meal with tender chicken simmered in rich, savory gravy—perfect over mashed potatoes or bread.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment

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
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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

Want to thicken the gravy?
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.
Variations:
  • Add herbs (dried or fresh). Thyme or oregano are great choices.
  • Turn the gravy into bacon gravy by adding 8 slices of cooked bacon (chopped or crumble).
  • You can add additional vegetables such as sliced mushrooms, baby carrots or onions. A 1/2 cup of frozen peas can be stirred in right before serving.
  • For a creamier gravy, stir in a 1/4 cup of sour cream or heavy cream before serving.
My Serving Suggestions:
  • White bread (a thick and fresh white bread) is often used as a base for this chicken and gravy.
  • Mashed potatoes or rice is also a classic side.
  • For other sides, we love stove-top stuffing (or slow cooker stuffing).
  • Canned corn or steamed green vegetables round out the meal well.

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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