This creamy Crockpot Chicken and Gravy recipe needs just 4 simple ingredients! It's a dump-and-go dish that delivers tender, juicy shredded chicken in rich, savory gravy -perfect for an easy down-home dinner that'll have everyone coming back for seconds.
"Oh my goodness this is so delicious and tasty! My family loves this recipe!"
★★★★★-Beth
This chicken and gravy makes that soul food kind of meal. You know, the kind that melts your heart, fills your belly, and makes you feel all good inside.
My family and friends love to eat it over my homemade Southern cornbread dressing!
I like to cook this when we need just a little more comfort to bring happiness around the table again. Enjoy! Xoxo -Katie.
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Ingredient notes and substitutions
You will need the following ingredients for slow cooker chicken and gravy.
- boneless skinless chicken breasts- You can use chicken tenderloins, but cooking time will be shorter, therefore reduce time to at least an hour. If using frozen chicken, thaw first before cooking in crockpot.
- chicken gravy mix-chicken gravy packet mix is what I grew up using for this recipe. However, brown gravy mix can be used for a good substitute.
- cream of chicken soup- you can substitute for cream of celery or cream of mushroom soup also. If you are watching your sodium intake, use a low sodium creamed soup.
- chicken broth- if you are watching your salt intake, use a low sodium chicken broth.
(*Full recipe is located at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.)
Steps
Follow these easy steps to make crockpot chicken and gravy.
- In a mixing bowl, mix together chicken gravy mix, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth.
- In your crockpot, add the chicken breasts and the pour gravy mix on top, completely covering all of the breasts.
- Cook on low heat 6 to 8 hours.
- Shred chicken with a fork to absorb gravy and thicken sauce. Rest for 5 or more minutes before serving.
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Cooking Tip
Don't cook the chicken on high heat. Cooking the chicken too fast dries out the breast meat.
Crockpot Tip
Try not to open the crockpot lid more than you need to. The pressure from the heat and steam cook it slow and tender. Opening it releases that heat and steam. The crock-pot has to recreate that process all over again and throws off the cooking time and pressure.
How do you thicken the gravy?
The gravy in this recipe is not thick. The broth from the chicken breasts creates more of a sauce consistency. It is flavorful and delicious as is.
However, for a thicker gravy, add one 2 tbs of cornstarch to 2 tbs of warm water. Mix until no clumps. Mix in cornstarch mixture to the remaining ingredients. Return the lid and cook an additional 5 minutes. This will thicken the sauce.
Ways to serve it
There are many ways to serve this Southern chicken and gravy!! Top the juicy shredded chicken and gravy mixture over any of these suggestions and you won't be disappointed.
- Southern cornbread dressing- the dressing sops up the gravy and it is umm, umm good!
- white rice or brown rice
- Amish Buttered Noodles or plain egg noodles
- homemade mashed potatoes
- Southern biscuits
- white bread (This is called a "smothered chicken sandwich" down here!)
- baked potato
Can you freeze leftovers?
Yes! You can freeze leftovers. I do it all the time.
To freeze: Completely cool the chicken and gravy. Label and store in ziplock bag or airtight container. It should be good up to 4 months.
To reheat: Thaw completely. Microwave or cook on stove top until completely heated.
Please leave me a comment below if you make this crockpot chicken and gravy and tell me what you thought about it. I would love to hear back, and so would my readers.
Also post your picture of your chicken on Instagram or Facebook, and tag @aforkstale with #aforkstale hashtags! I will share with my followers! xoxo!
📖 Recipe
Creamy Crockpot Chicken and Gravy - Tender & Delicious
Equipment
- crockpot
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 2 chicken gravy packet mixes
- 10.5 ounces can cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups chicken broth
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, mix together chicken gravy mix, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth.2 chicken gravy packet mixes, 10.5 ounces can cream of chicken soup, 2 cups chicken broth
- In your crockpot, add chicken breasts and the pour gravy mix on top, completely covering all of the breasts.2 pounds chicken breasts
- Cook on low heat 6 to 8 hours.
- Shred chicken with a fork to absorb gravy and thicken sauce. Rest for 5 or more minutes before serving.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
Moop Brown says
I always appreciate recipes like these with the crockpot because of how much easier they make cooking and preparing meals for the week. Looks tasty, thanks!
Amanda Dixon says
I love that this only requires four ingredients! It really makes it quick and easy for a weeknight dinner.
Marisa F says
I really did not feel like cooking but I already had the chicken thawed out. I lucked out when I saw your recipe the other day so I just threw everything in the slow cooker and we had one delicious meal last night. I'm glad we have some leftover because that is going to be our lunch tomorrow. Thanks for sharing. This is a great summer meal.
Heidy says
I loved trying this crockpot chicken and gravy out with the children! They had a blast helping and loved your crockpot chicken and gravy. I will be keeping this recipe handy! Have a great day!
Gunjan says
Can’t believe that a simple chicken and gravy can be so delicious. We loved it. Thank you for sharing.
Natalie says
Wow, what a simple and delicious dinner for those busy days where you just don’t have time to make dinner! I love this!
AISilva says
How can you go wrong with 10 minutes preparation time. This crockpot chicken and gravy recipe was so good, and the chicken was just as tender as the pictures make it seem. Thank you for this recipe!
Anaiah says
This was such an inviting dish and made the perfect family night dinner. The chicken and gravy were so delicious and super easy to make in my crockpot.
Sue says
This is so comforting, and so easy! There's nothing like coming home to a dinner bubbling away in the slow cooker.
Beth says
Oh my goodness this is so delicious and tasty! My family loves this recipe!
saif says
It is very delicious. Chicken and gravy are two of my favorite thing in this recipe.
Ana F. says
I love recipes where you set them and forget it and this was perfect! I can't believe how easy it was to make and everything turned out delicious. Thanks for sharing!
Jen says
Getting dinner on the table really doesn't get any easier than this! Such a delicious and hearty meal.