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Crockpot Chicken and Gravy

Published: Apr 15, 2024 by Marye

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 fall-apart tender 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 recipe but don't have a lot of time, I've got the recipe for you! Just imagine fork tender chicken breast lavished in a buttery-rich gravy then lovingly spooned over the fluffiest mashed potatoes.

Tummy rumbling yet?

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Table of Contents
  • ❤️ Why you'll love it
  • 🧾 Ingredients
  • 📖 Variations
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • 🍴 Equipment
  • 🥫 How to store leftover chicken and gravy
  • 💭 Things to know
  • 👩‍🍳 FAQs
  • 📚 Related recipes
  • 🍽️ Serve chicken and gravy with...
  • 📞 The last word
  • 📖 Recipe
  • Pin it now
  • 💬 Comments

❤️ Why you'll love it

  • Comforting and filling - this recipe is an easy win with the family. Feeds the whole family with minimal effort (it's budget-friendly, too!)
  • I love it for busy weeknights when I know I'm going to need comfort food.
  • Leftovers but not enough for a full dinner? Add a bag of peas, a can of cooked carrots (drained) and enough milk to thin it out to soup consistency. Heat and serve!

This crockpot chicken and gravy recipe takes just minutes of prep time, and the slow cooker does all the work! I love the savory, creamy flavor and the super easy prep.

Y'all, just give. me a few spoonfuls of this creamy goodness over some mashed potatoes, maybe a hot biscuit on the side, and I'm ready to tuck in and destress.

🧾 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.

📖 Variations

  1. In place of boneless skinless chicken breasts, feel free to use boneless chicken thighs or tenders. (Tenders will cook a little faster, so check for doneness after 4-6 hours.)
  2. I sometimes use chicken thighs or boneless pork instead of chicken breast.
  3. You can swap the cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom.
  4. Use a low-sodium chicken soup if you need to watch your salt intake.
  5. If you don't have time to go to the grocery store for the packets of chicken gravy mix, use a pack of dry ranch seasoning or onion soup mix. It'll change the flavor a bit but will work in a pinch and taste delish.
  6. During the last hour of cooking, stir in a bag of frozen mixed veggies. This is a great way to turn crockpot chicken and gravy into a full meal!
  7. Don't have seasoned salt? You can make homemade seasoning salt with just a few herbs and spices, like garlic powder, black pepper, and paprika!
  8. A half cup of sour cream stirred into the shredded chicken adds a nice tang and extra creaminess to this hearty meal.
  9. Poultry seasoning is another delicious way to add flavor—it'll make an easy meal taste like Thanksgiving dinner!
  10. If you need to cook this easy crockpot chicken a little faster, you can use the high setting for four hours. However, chicken does taste a little more tender and juicy when cooked on low.

🔪 Instructions

This is an overview of the instructions. Full instructions are in the green recipe card at the bottom of the page. Click on the image to see it full size.

Raw chicken breast in the bottom of the crockpot.

Put the chicken in the bottom of the crock and season.

Spooning the soup mixture over the top of the chicken.

Mix the remaining ingredients and spoon over top.

The crockpot with a cover on it.

Cover and cook.

Overhead view of the chicken being shredded with two forks.

Shred with 2 forks before serving.

🍴 Equipment

  1. slow cooker
  2. whisk
  3. mixing bowl

🥫 How to store leftover chicken and gravy

Crockpot chicken and gravy is a delicious meal that can last for days. My family is a big fan of leftovers—especially when they taste this delicious!

Spoon the cooled chicken and gravy into an airtight container or storage bag—plastic or reusable silicone works great.

Store leftovers in the fridge. This hearty meal will last for up to four days.

How to freeze

I love a great recipe that doubles as a freezer meal. Be sure to use a freezer-safe container, like Tupperware or a heavy-duty ziploc bag.

The shredded chicken and flavorful gravy both freeze great, so this easy weeknight meal keeps for up to three months in the freezer. Simply pull out the frozen leftovers and let them thaw for a day or so in the fridge.

Reheat

This slow cooker meal is even easier to reheat than it is to make—that's really easy! Microwave the chicken and gravy (in a microwave-safe dish, of course) for a few minutes, stirring every minute, until it's hot.

A plate filled with chicken and gravy over mashed potatoes.

Marye's tip

If the gravy is a little too thick for your liking (either after cooking or storage) stir in up to a half-cup of water or chicken broth.

💭 Things to know

  1. Always check with an instant-read thermometer to make sure the chicken is cooked to at least 165F.
  2. Heads up—the gravy will continue to thicken if you leave the crockpot on the warm setting for a while.
  3. You can shred the chicken right in the crockpot to cut down on dishes. Just be careful not to burn yourself on the pot edges or scrape the bottom of the crockpot with the forks.
  4. Crockpot chicken and gravy doesn't have to be fussy—serve it over whatever you like and have in the pantry. We love it with mashed potatoes, rice, biscuits, noodles, and even cauliflower rice.
  5. Forget to thaw the chicken sitting in your freezer? It's okay—you can put it straight into the crockpot. However, you may need to add another hour or so of cook time, especially if the chicken pieces are larger.

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👩‍🍳 FAQs

Can I use brown gravy mix instead of chicken?

Brown gravy mix generally tastes better with beef. For crockpot chicken and gravy, I'd recommend sticking with a chicken-based gravy packet.

How do I know when the chicken is done?

Chicken is done when there is no pink throughout and the juices run clear. If you're unsure it's finished cooking, check the internal temperature. It should register 165 degrees F.

Can I serve crockpot chicken and gravy over noodles?

Sure thing! Wide egg noodles are a great base for thick, creamy gravy. You can also use medium-sized pasta, like macaroni or shells.

I only have a few minutes to prep dinner—what sides should I make with this?

Pick up some Minute white rice! You can make it in the microwave or on top of the stove in—literally—just minutes. Then, either toss a bag of frozen veggies into the crockpot or heat up a can of corn, green beans, or carrots.

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  1. 4-Ingredient Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken uses simple ingredients but is packed with tangy, peppery-sweet flavor!
  2. A super easy, slow cooker chicken recipe, Crockpot Chicken and Rice satisfies the whole family on busy weeknights. It's fast and good!
  3. Crockpot Angel Chicken is buttery, light, and tender. For best results, serve it over pasta for a delicious dinner everyone will crave!
  4. Made in one pan in just thirty minutes, Southern Smothered Chicken is an easy dinner recipe. It tastes like family meals Mom used to make on Sundays, but is just as good any other day of the week!
  5. Swap the chicken for beef and make this delicious Crockpot Salisbury Steak and Mushroom Gravy. It's an easy, hearty, homestyle dish!
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📞 The last word

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

Keep this recipe in your back pocket for the next time life is busy, the world is out of whack, and you need a dinner that just makes you smile. We all need recipes like that, or is that just me?

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.

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Crockpot Chicken and Gravy

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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 fall-apart tender 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 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours hours
Servings:6
Calories:221
Author:Marye Audet-White

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 or milk - as needed to thin the gravy

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:
  • 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.
You'll find more helpful tips and variations in the body of the post.

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

Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe has been tested several times. If you choose to use other ingredients, or change the technique in some way, the results may not be the same.

First published April 18, 2022. Last updated April 15, 2024 for better images, editorial changes, and readability.

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