This Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy is a fantastic way to enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal without spending hours in the kitchen. It enhances prepackaged ingredients, making them taste like you put effort into the dish even though it was entirely the crockpot! Serve it with any side dish for a wonderfully balanced dinner.
The gravy has so much flavor from the cream soup and gravy mix. I use garlic and onion powder to ensure the chicken is perfectly seasoned, too. It’s such a tasty bite!
If you like dinner recipes with savory gravy, you will love these Hamburger Steaks with Onion Gravy, and Old Fashioned Pork Roast.
Why You’ll Love This Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy Recipe
- It tastes good with any side dish or on its own: Various side options taste amazing with this slow cooker chicken and gravy or you can serve it without one.
- It’s a budget-friendly recipe: This is a low-cost recipe that’s perfect for even a tight budget.
- There’s minimal preparation: Most of the work is completed by the crock pot with only a few minutes of prep needed from you.
Ingredients
This recipe only needs 5 ingredients plus a few simple spices. The cream soup and gravy mix are great shortcut components to impart great flavor without the effort.
- Chicken broth: I like to use chicken broth instead of water to ensure that the gravy has plenty of flavor.
- Cream of chicken soup: This thick soup is one of my favorite shortcuts. It adds flavor and texture just from a can!
- Gravy mix: Not only does this add flavor, but helps thicken the gravy to the right consistency. It ensures a creamy gravy every time.
- Chicken breasts: Leave these whole and drop them right in the pot! You may make this recipe with chicken thighs as well but they may take longer to cook.
- Spices: I use garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. The other ingredients add plenty of salt, so I don’t use any additional when I season it.
- Parsley: The green color of freshly chopped parsley makes the presentation pop. It’s a great garnish but it’s optional.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Garlic and herb: Add roasted garlic and fresh herbs like thyme and sage or some Italian seasoning to the gravy for depth of flavor.
- Mushroom and onion: Sliced mushrooms and onions add earthiness and sweetness to the gravy. You can even swap the cream of chicken soup for cream of mushroom for more mushroom flavor.
- Mixed veggies: Try any combination of veggies to make a complete meal. Peas, carrots, and corn are great examples.
- Spicy: Add a ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes in the gravy mix for some spice.
How to Make Chicken and Gravy in a Crock Pot
Here are the instructions on how to prepare this shredded chicken and gravy crock pot recipe. It’s the ultimate dump dinner!
Step 1: Combine the gravy ingredients. Add the broth, soup, and gravy mix to the crockpot. Whisk the ingredients well to combine them.
Step 2: Add the chicken. Sprinkle the spices on each side of the chicken breasts. Then, nestle them into the gravy mixture in the crock pot.
Step 3: Cook and shred. Cover and cook the chicken and gravy for 6 hours on low or 3 hours on high. Once fully cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken breasts directly in the pot. Stir the chicken into the gravy.
Step 4: Garnish and serve. Top it with freshly chopped parsley and enjoy it with your favorite side dish.
⭐️ Hint: The chicken should be perfectly tender and shred easily with the forks. If you find the chicken is tough, allow it to cook a little longer.
If you love chicken recipes like this, you may also enjoy Chicken Casserole with Mushroom Soup, Crockpot Ranch Chicken and Potatoes, Crockpot French Onion Chicken, Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff, Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken or this Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken.
Storage Directions
- Storing: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Once cooled, you may place it in a freezer-safe bag and freeze it for up to 3 months. Gently squeeze the bag to remove as much air as possible before you seal it and store it flat.
- Reheating: You may reheat an individual portion in the microwave for about 2 minutes or until warm. I also like to pour the container into a small saucepan and gently reheat it over medium-low heat.
- Make Ahead: Prepare the gravy and chicken and place it in the slow cooker. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before you are ready to cook it.
Serving Suggestions
- A fruity dessert like these sweet peach cheesecake bars is a great way to end a comforting meal.
- I love easy veggie sides with this slow cooker chicken and gravy like these baby bella mushrooms and honey maple carrots. The mushrooms are delish in the gravy!
- Enjoy classic buttery mashed potatoes or mashed potato casserole. Spinach rice is a tasty side dish to serve with the chicken, too.
Recipe Tips
- Use a homemade spice blend: You may use any spices to season the chicken that you like. Make this recipe with your favorite homemade or store-bought blend.
- Check the doneness of the chicken: The chicken must be cooked to a minimum of 165 degrees F for safety. When in doubt, check the breasts with a meat thermometer.
- Serve chicken whole: I like to shred the chicken to make serving easier, but you may serve the breasts whole if you prefer.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, of course, but you need to thaw it out before cooking it in the crockpot.
Of course! I recommend searing the chicken to start. Then mix together the gravy ingredients in a Dutch oven and nestle the chicken in the pot. Cook on the stove over low heat until the chicken is done or you can cook it in the oven for 1 ½ hours at 350° F.
Yup! Make a slurry using 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water. Whisk the mixture into the gravy and let it cook for a few extra minutes to thicken
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Crockpot Chicken and Gravy
Equipment
- 6-8 quart crockpot
- 2 forks
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups chicken broth
- 2 10.5-ounce cans cream of chicken soup
- 2 .85-ounce packets chicken gravy mix
- 1 ½ - 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts about 3-4 breasts
- 1 teaspoons garlic powder
- ½ teaspoons onion salt
- ½ teaspoons black pepper
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Make the gravy. In the basin of your crockpot, whisk the broth, cream of chicken soup and gravy mix until smooth and set aside.
- Season the chicken. Season both sides of your chicken with garlic powder, onion salt, pepper and add the chicken to the crockpot.
- Cook. Cook on low 6 hours or high 3 hours. When the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F, turn the crockpot off.
- Shred the chicken. Once cooked, shred the chicken in the crockpot with 2 forks and mix with the surrounding gravy. Its going to look a bit watery, trust the process! It will thicken and mix well once stirred.
- Garnish. Garnish with parsley and serve warm. Try it over mashed potatoes!
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Notes
- Skip shredding: This dish is just as good served with the chicken breasts served whole or diced into pieces.
- Stovetop: Start by searing the chicken and then mix together the gravy ingredients in a Dutch oven. Nestle the chicken in the pot and cook on the stove over low heat until the chicken is done or you can cook it in the oven for 1 ½ hours at 350° F.
- Add more flavor: Add some chopped garlic and fresh herbs like thyme and sage or some Italian seasoning to the gravy for depth of flavor.
Nutrition
This post was originally published September 2019. It's been updated with an revised recipe, new images, and content.
Lorna says
This recipe seems rather confusing .... a combination of receipes perhaps??
Karin and Ken says
First I have to apologize for the delay in my response. We had a health scare with my husband, luckily he is ok, but I kind of forgot I had a website. Again I am truly sorry. That being said. We had to copy all of our recipes recently and unfortunately mistakes were made. Have a look now. This dish is delicious. I really hope you try it! Thank you for bringing the confusion to my attention! I am grateful. All the best to you. Karin