This Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy is the ideal slow cooker meal. It only calls for 3 simple main ingredients, zero prep work, and tastes like your favorite comfort meal!
You can't beat a warm, delicious meal at the end of a long day. Even if your day is swamped, you can spare 10 minutes to add chicken breasts, cream of chicken soup, and gravy packets to the crock pot for dinner. The result is the best chicken and gravy that even your picky eaters will love, and there's hardly any clean up after!
If you love crock pot chicken meals, you will love my Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie, Slow Cooker Chicken and Noodles, and this Creamy Lemon Herb Chicken.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Only 3 Simple Ingredients: This is one of the easiest crock pot recipes around. It has 3 main ingredients, chicken, canned soup, and gravy packets, that are available at any grocery store.
- Perfect for Dinner on a Busy Day: Since there is no added prep work, this chicken and gravy in the crock pot is perfect for dinner on a hectic day. Just dump it all into the slow cooker and come back to a delicious home-cooked meal.
- Delicious, Warm, and Comforting: Any dish with gravy takes me back to dinner at my grandma's house. It's warm, flavorful, and feels like a warm hug. Whether you've had a bad day or the weather is gloomy, this dish is the perfect evening comfort meal.
- Budget Friendly: Canned soup and gravy packets are incredibly affordable, so the most expensive part of this meal is the chicken. It's ideal for a family on a budget!
Ingredients You'll Need
- Chicken Breasts: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are ideal for this recipe because they cook evenly and are easiest to shred. You don't have to worry about finding soggy pieces of skin or bones in the gravy.
- Cream of Chicken Soup: This creamy soup is rich and delicious. It has great flavor and adds the perfect amount of moisture to this chicken and gravy recipe. You can use a low-sodium version if you're watching your sodium intake. Other flavors of soup, like cream of mushroom and cream of potato also taste great if you don't have cream of chicken soup on hand.
- Chicken Gravy Mix: Do not make the gravy! For this recipe we just want the dry gravy packet for optimal concentrated flavor. You can use turkey gravy or brown gravy as well, chicken gravy just pairs best with chicken.
- Water: The key to crock pot meals is having enough moisture so nothing dries out. A little splash of water keeps everything moist and helps the chicken cook evenly.
- Seasonings: Add a little onion powder and black pepper to amplify the flavors in this slow cooker chicken and gravy.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Try A Different Cut of Chicken: While chicken breasts are ideal, this chicken and gravy in the crock pot also tastes amazing with chicken thighs. Boneless, skinless thighs won't overcook and have a richer flavor because the meat is darker.
- Make It Creamier: If you want an even creamier gravy, try adding a little sour cream, Greek yogurt, or even cream cheese to the dish. This will give the slow cooker chicken and gravy a richer flavor and a thick, velvety texture. You can also use milk instead of water!
- Add Some Vegetables: Make this crock pot chicken and gravy recipe a full meal by adding some veggies to the slow cooker. There are so many vegetables that go perfectly with this meal, like peas, broccoli, carrots, green beans, lima beans, and corn. Add fresh or frozen vegetables, whichever works best for your family.
How To Make Chicken and Gravy in the Crock Pot
This slow cooker gravy and chicken recipe is so simple, but delicious. It's the perfect meal to pop in the crock pot and enjoy with the family for a low-stress dinner.
- Step 1: Add the Ingredients to the Crock Pot. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot. Whisk together the soup, gravy, seasonings, and water in a bowl and then pour the mixture over the chicken.
- Step 2: Let It Cook. Place the lid on the crock pot and cook the chicken on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours.
- Step 3: Shred and Serve. After the chicken finishes cooking, shred it in the slow cooker with two forks. Then mix the shredded chicken into the gravy so every piece of chicken is coated. Serve this shredded chicken and gravy over rice or mashed potatoes.
Expert Tips
- Low and Slow is Best: The chicken is less likely to overcook when you cook this meal on low for a longer time. It will be tender, juicy, and practically fall apart after 7 hours on low.
- Internal Temp of 165°: Whenever you cook any meat, be sure to check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. This ensures the food reaches a temperature that kills off bacteria that can grow during the cooking process. The safe internal temperature for chicken is 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Salt at the End, Maybe: This recipe doesn't call for salt because there is already a lot of salt in the gravy and cream of chicken soup. You can check the flavor of the dish before serving and add salt if you feel like it needs it.
Serving Suggestions
This delectable chicken and gravy in the crock pot is the perfect warm and comforting meal. It's feels like a special Sunday supper but is made any day of the week. The whole family will love the thick, creamy gravy alongside their favorite vegetables and gravy vessel, even the most picky eater!
- Rolls, biscuits, or focaccia in the slow cooker go well with this dish, so you can soak up all of the thick, flavorful gravy.
- This slow cooker chicken and gravy is best served over a scoop of slow cooker white rice, mashed potatoes with cream cheese, or crock pot stuffing.
- Instead of adding vegetables directly into the chicken and gravy, try making a side of green bean casserole, roasted potatoes, corn casserole, or Brussels sprouts.
Storing Tips
- Storing: Store any leftover chicken and gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can also freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Reheat the dish in the microwave on medium heat for 30-60 second intervals until it is heated through. If you're reheating from frozen, thaw the dish for at least 24 hours in the refrigerator before reheating to ensure it heats all the way through.
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Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy
This simple recipe for crock pot chicken and gravy combines chicken, cream of chicken soup, and gravy packets in the slow cooker for a delicious, low-effort meal the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- 2 (1 oz) packets of chicken gravy mix
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the bottom of the Crock Pot.
- Add soup, gravy, black pepper, onion powder, and water in a large bowl. Whisk until well combined. Then, pour over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours.
- Shred the chicken with two forks in the Crock Pot. Mix until chicken is coated in gravy.
- Serve over rice or mashed potatoes, and enjoy!
Notes
- Cooking the chicken on low for a longer amount of time ensures that it is tender, juicy, and falls apart when you shred it. It's also less likely to overcook on low.
- Always check the temperature of your chicken before serving. The safe internal temperature for chicken is 165 degrees Farhenheit.
- Make this dish creamier by using milk instead of water. You can also use sour cream or Greek yogurt instead.
Nutrition
Calories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 33gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 370mgPotassium: 784mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 209IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
*Nutrition information is an estimate. It may vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact ingredient numbers, I recommend calculating them with your preferred nutrition calculator.
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