Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy - the ultimate easy crockpot comfort meal. Just dump everything in the slow cooker and let it do all the work. The result is tender melt-in-your-mouth chicken with a creamy savory gravy!
Slow cooker meals are key to getting dinner on the table when our day is hectic! This super easy chicken recipe will not disappoint!
Why you’ll love this recipe!
- Simple Recipe - This recipe really can be a 3 to 4 ingredient chicken recipe. Stick to the chicken, gravy packets, cream of chicken soup and use water or broth. I like to add in sour cream for a little more creaminess a little pepper and garlic because my family loves it that way.
- Minimal effort - Just dump those ingredients, give an stir, and let the crockpot do the work.
- Family Friendly - This recipe is something the whole family will love.
If you are looking for a go-to recipe that you will make over and over, this easy chicken and gravy crockpot recipe is sure to find its way onto your table often. At least it does at our house!
Whether it is just a busy day or when everyone is craving a comfort meal, this one is at the top of the request list!
For me it's quick to put together, for the family it's all about the taste! They LOVE it!
Ingredients
Instructions for Slow Cooker Chicken
Step 1 | Mix Ingredients in Slow Cooker
I like to just mix everything in the slow cooker (one less bowl to clean up). Pour the broth or water, cream of chicken soup, dry gravy packets, pepper, garlic, and sour cream in the slow cooker and stir until smooth.
Step 2 | Add in Chicken
Add the chicken breasts to the crockpot and move around slightly to cover with gravy mixture.
Step 3 | Cook & Serve
Place lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or high for 2 to 3 hours.
Shred the chicken and serve.
Tips
- Do not overcook - slow cookers vary: Every slow cooker runs at slightly different temperatures. Start checking at the lowest time setting, especially if yours runs on the high-temperature side.
- Shred into bites - Shred or cut into nice thick bites. You don't want to make them too small/thin.
- To thicken: As this cooks, juices from the chicken will thin out the gravy. If desired, thicken with a cornstarch slurry. Mix ¼ cup of cold water and 3 tablespoons of cornstarch together and pour into the gravy and stir until combined. Cook for 10 or 15 minutes until thickened.
- To thin or stretch gravy: Add in broth, milk, or heavy cream at the end of cook time and stir together.
Frequently Asked Questions
The meat will be very tender and fall apart when done cooking. Simply take two forks and pull in opposite directions to pull or shred the meat. I do this right in the slow cooker, but you can also remove it to a cutting board to shred.
Yes, you certainly can. The steps are a little different. Pour water or broth into the inner pot, add in the chicken. Then sprinkle on the gravy mix and seasonings. Pour soup mix and sour cream on top. Do not stir or you could get a burn notice. Cover and set for 15 minutes on manual high pressure. Let naturally release for 10 minutes and then manually release. See the recipe card below for full notes.
Variations and Substitutions:
What to serve with Chicken and Gravy?
For sides, an easy veggie like corn on the cob or green beans works nicely. Spoon your chicken gravy over mashed potatoes, white rice, egg noodles, or even a slice of bread or toast!
Serve it with cornbread dressing (or Stove Top) and some cranberry sauce for a super easy Sunday or low-key holiday meal!
Make Ahead and Storage:
Make-Ahead:
- Prep this as a freezer meal. Place the raw chicken in a Ziploc freezer bag and pour the gravy mixture over the top. Store in the freezer for up to 2 months. Label ziploack bag with meal name and instructions.
- When ready to cook, thaw in the refrigerator overnight and then pour into the crockpot and cook.
Storage:
- Cool completely and store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
Freeze:
- Freeze the leftover cooked chicken and gravy in a freezer-safe airtight container or zip bag for up to 2 to 3 months.
Reheat:
- Place in a microwave-safe dish and microwave individual servings at 30 second intervals until warmed.
- You can also place in a sauce pan and heat over low heat until warmed through.
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Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy
Equipment
- 1 Slow Cooker 4 quart or larger
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breasts, boneless skinless
- 2 packets chicken gravy, dry (.87 ounce each)
- 1 can condensed cream of soup
- 1 ¾ cups water or chicken broth
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder, (optional) or to taste
- ⅓ cup sour cream, optional
Instructions
- Place water or broth, gravy packets, cream of chicken soup, black pepper, garlic powder and sour cream into the crockpot and whisk together.
- Place chicken into the slow cooker and move around to cover and coat with gravy mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
- Shred chicken with forks and stir into gravy.
✱ Nikki's Tips
- Do not overcook - slow cookers vary: Every slow cooker runs at slightly different temperatures. Start checking at the lowest time setting, especially if yours runs on the high-temperature side.
- Shred into bites - Shred or cut into nice thick bites. You don't want to make them too small/thin.
- To thicken: As this cooks juices from the chicken with thin the gravy. If desired, thicken with a cornstarch slurry. Mix ¼ cup of cold water and 3 tablespoons of cornstarch together and pour into the gravy and stir until combined. Cook for 10 or 15 minutes until thickened.
- To thin or stretch gravy: Add in broth, milk, or heavy cream at the end of cook time and stir together.
- Place chicken and water into Instant Pot.
- Cover with gravy mix, seasonings, and chicken soup. Do not stir.
- Cover and set valve on sealing. Set for 15 minutes on manual high pressure.
- Let pressure release naturally for 5-10 minutes, then turn the valve to venting to manual release.
- To thicken - add a cornstarch slurry. More liquid will likely be released in the Instant Pot.
Nutrition
Nutrition Disclaimer
Soulfully Made is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.
D Hall says
This Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy is so good. I used this recipe and tried it with mashed potatoes and then again over biscuits. Such an easy way to make a great dinner.
Nikki Lee says
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it!