Crockpot chicken and gravy is the kind of dinner you set in the morning and forget about until it's time to eat. Tender chicken slow cooks in a creamy, savory gravy, then you shred it right in the pot and spoon it over rice or noodles.
It takes about ten minutes to throw together and uses just four ingredients. If you love set it and forget it meals, this slow cooker chicken and gravy belongs in your rotation next to your other easy crockpot dinners.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
- Four ingredients. Chicken, soup, gravy mix, and broth. That's it.
- Dump it and go. Everything goes in the slow cooker at once, no browning or extra steps.
- Makes its own gravy. The soup, gravy mix, and broth cook down into a rich, creamy sauce while the chicken gets tender.
- Feeds the family cheaply. A few chicken breasts stretch into five servings over rice or noodles.
INGREDIENTS
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 2 envelopes chicken gravy mix
- ½ cup chicken broth
HOW TO MAKE CROCKPOT CHICKEN AND GRAVY
- Add the chicken breasts to your slow cooker.
- Pour in the chicken broth, the gravy mix, and the cream of chicken soup.
- Use tongs to stir everything around the chicken so each breast gets coated in the mixture.
- Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or low for 6 to 8 hours.
- Once the chicken is cooked through and tender, shred it right in the pot with two forks.
- Stir the shredded chicken into the gravy so every bite is coated.
- Serve warm over rice or noodles.
QUICK TIPS
Don't skip the broth. A little liquid keeps the gravy from getting too thick as it cooks, especially on low.
Shred it in the pot. Two forks work fine, and it keeps all the juices in the gravy instead of on a cutting board.
Add liquid if it thickens too much. Slow cookers all heat a little differently, so thin the gravy with a splash of broth or water at the end if needed.
Season to taste. The gravy mix and soup carry most of the flavor, but a pinch of black pepper never hurts.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH IT
Rice and noodles are the classic choices, but this gravy is good over plenty of other things. Serve it over mashed potatoes, spoon it onto biscuits, or pile it on toast for an open faced sandwich.
Add a simple side to round out the meal. Steamed green beans, roasted carrots, or a crisp salad all work, and they balance the rich gravy nicely.
HOW TO STORE AND REHEAT
Let any leftovers cool, then keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. The gravy thickens as it sits, so add a splash of broth or water when you reheat it.
You can also freeze slow cooker chicken and gravy in a sealed container for up to three months. Thaw it in the fridge overnight, then warm it gently on the stove or in the microwave, adding a little liquid if it's too thick.
CAN I USE CHICKEN THIGHS
Yes. Boneless thighs work just as well as breasts, and they tend to stay a little juicier during the long cook. Use about one and a half to two pounds and cook on the same times. Bone in chicken works too, but shred it off the bone once it's tender.
MORE CROCKPOT DINNERS
If you like this easy dinner, try these other slow cooker meals.
- Slow Cooker Beef Tips. Tender beef simmered in a rich, savory gravy, perfect over mashed potatoes or rice.
- Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin. Juicy pork tenderloin slow cooked until it's fall apart tender.
- Root Beer Pulled Pork. A sweet and savory pulled pork that shreds easily and feeds a crowd.
- Slow Cooker Chicken Chili. A hearty, creamy chicken chili that's a full meal on its own.
📖 Recipe
Crockpot Chicken and Gravy
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 2 chicken gravy mix - envelopes
- ½ cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Add the chicken breasts to the slow cooker.
- Pour in the chicken broth, gravy mix, and cream of chicken soup.
- Stir with tongs to coat the chicken in the mixture.
- Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours, or low for 6 to 8 hours.
- Shred the chicken in the pot with two forks.
- Stir the shredded chicken into the gravy.
- Serve warm over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Cook times vary by slow cooker, so check that the chicken is cooked through and tender before shredding.
- If the gravy is too thick, thin it with a splash of chicken broth or water.
- Chicken thighs can be used in place of breasts.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to three days or freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate based on third-party calculations. Actual values may vary due to ingredients, measurements, and serving sizes.
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