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Crockpot Chicken and Gravy

Published: Apr 18, 2022 Last Updated: Nov 13, 2022 by Marye 1200 words. | About 6 minutes to read this article.

Easy crockpot chicken and gravy recipe takes less than 5 minutes to put together. It simmers in the slow cooker all day until the chicken is falling apart in a rich gravy. Serve over mashed potatoes, noodles, rice, or biscuits.
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If you're ready for an old fashioned dinner but don't have a lot of time I've got the recipe for you!

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  • ❤️ Why you'll love it
  • 🧾 Ingredients
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • 🥄 Equipment
  • 🥫 Storage
  • 📖 Variations
  • 💭 Things to know
  • 👩‍🍳 FAQs
  • 📚 Related recipes
  • 🍽️ Serve with...
  • 📞 The last word
  • Crockpot Chicken and Gravy

❤️ Why you'll love it

  • Tender, juicy, and absolutely delicious!
  • This slow cooker meal is perfect for busy weeknights when you need a hearty dinner that's ready after work and all the kids' karate practices and soccer games.
  • You only need a handful of ingredients helping you to keep your food costs low.

This easy weeknight meal is perfect southern comfort food any time of the year! With only about 2 minutes of prep time you're done in the kitchen in no time.

🧾 Ingredients

This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the green recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.

Ingredients for this recipe.

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  • boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • seasoned salt
  • cream of chicken soup
  • chicken gravy packets
  • water or chicken stock

🔪 Instructions

This is an overview of the instructions. Full instructions are in the green recipe card at the bottom of the page.

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  1. Add the chicken in a single layer to the bottom of the pan. Then sprinkle the with seasoned salt.
  2. Mix the soup and both packets of chicken gravy mix in a medium bowl. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Spoon the soup mixture over the chicken, and then cook on low for 8 hours.
  4. Shred and add water, chicken broth, or stock to thin to the gravy mixture if needed.

🥄 Equipment

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You'll need the following items to make this recipe successfully.

  • slow cooker
  • whisk
  • large bowl

🥫 Storage

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 2-3 months.

Reheat in the microwave for one to two minutes or until warm all the way through. If the gravy is thick, add a small amount of water or broth to thin it back out.

Overhead view of chicken spooned over mashed potatoes.

📖 Variations

  • You can use boneless skinless chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts.
  • Add vegetables to this comforting meal by adding a bag of frozen mixed vegetables.
  • Instead of seasoned salt, you can season the breasts with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  • A half cup of sour cream added to the shredded chicken gives a nice tang and extra creaminess to this hearty meal.
  • Poultry seasoning is another delicious way to add flavor.
  • For extra flavor add a ranch seasoning packet to the creamy gravy mixture before you cook it.

💭 Things to know

Expert Tip: For easy clean up, spray your crockpot well with non-stick cooking spray, or use a slow cooker liner instead.

  • If you're in a hurry, you can cook this dish on high for 4 hours. However, I think cooking on low gives a more tender chicken.
  • Frozen chicken breasts can be used, though you may need to add an hour to the cook time depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
  • Lower the sodium in this creamy sauce by using low sodium cream of chicken soup and chicken broth.
  • Serve this easy recipe over brown rice, mashed potatoes or egg noodles for a delicious meal.

👩‍🍳 FAQs

Can you put raw chicken pieces in a slow cooker?

Yes, you can add raw chicken pieces to a slow cooker.

Is it better to cook chicken on high or low in crockpot?

I typically cook chicken on low in a slow cooker. However, if you're in a hurry, you can cook it on high for 4 hours.

Can you overcook chicken in a slow cooker?

Yes, it is possible to overcook chicken in a slow cooker. I would recommend checking the chicken at the 6-hour mark to see if it's done.

Chicken and gravy over mashed potatoes on a plate.

📚 Related recipes

  • If you love crock pot chicken recipes, then give this Crockpot Angel Chicken recipe a try.
  • Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti is a cheesy and flavorful dish that the whole family will love.
  • If you are looking for a pure comfort food recipe, then no further than this Crockpot Angel Chicken recipe.
  • Try this irresistible Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken and Rice, too!
  • This Creamy Lemon Chicken is done is 30 minutes.
  • Creamy Ranch Chicken
  • Perfect Pot Roast: Easy Family Favorite
  • Easy Crockpot Meatballs
  • Creamy Crockpot Ranch Chicken

🍽️ Serve with...

  • Homemade Mashed Potatoes is a family favorite recipe that pairs so well with this shredded chicken.
  • I love to serve this slow cooker meal with a side of Southern Green Beans.
  • This Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake is my favorite way to end this comforting meal.

📞 The last word

Y'all, this is just like Sunday dinner at grandma's house! It's just so comforting!

If you click on the number of servings in the recipe card you can adjust the measurements up or down for the exact number of servings you need. Don't forget that you can click on "add to collection" to save it to your own, private recipe box!

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Easy crockpot chicken and gravy recipe takes less than 5 minutes to put together. It simmers in the slow cooker all day until the chicken is falling apart in a rich gravy. Serve over mashed potatoes, noodles, rice, or biscuits.
Course Main Dish - Chicken,Slow Cooker
Cuisine American - Vintage
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Servings:6
Calories:221
Author:Marye Audet-White
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Equipment Needed

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, or thighs
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste
  • 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup, do not dilute
  • 2 ounces chicken gravy mix, dry packets - do not hydrate
  • ½ cup water, or chicken stock - as needed to thin the gravy

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Instructions

  • Spray the inside of the crock with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Add the chicken in a single layer.
  • Sprinkle with seasoned salt.
  • Mix the cream of chicken soup and both packets of chicken gravy mix in a medium bowl.
  • Whisk until smooth.
  • Spoon over chicken.
  • Put the cover on the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours.
  • Shred the chicken with 2 forks.
  • Add a little water or chicken stock as needed to thin the gravy to your liking.
  • Serve over rice, noodles, mashed potatoes, or biscuits.

Notes

Storage:
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 2-3 months.
Reheat in the microwave for one to two minutes or until warm all the way through. If the gravy is thick, add a small amount of water or chicken broth to thin it back out.
Tips:
Expert Tip: For easy clean up, spray your crockpot well with non-stick cooking spray, or use a slow cooker liner instead.
  • If you're in a hurry, you can cook this dish on high for 4 hours. However, I think cooking on low gives a more tender chicken.
  • Frozen chicken breasts can be used, though you may need to add an hour to the cook time depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
  • Lower the sodium in this creamy sauce by using low sodium cream of chicken soup and chicken broth.
  • Serve this easy recipe over brown rice, mashed potatoes or egg noodles for a delicious meal.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 956mg | Potassium: 584mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 136IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

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