• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
A Fork's Tale
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Reviews
  • Projects
  • About Me
  • Subscribe
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Subscribe
  • Reviews
  • About Me
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • Subscribe
    • Reviews
    • About Me
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Crock Pot & Slow Cooker Recipes

    Crockpot Chicken and Gravy

    November 16, 2020 Updated: December 9, 2020 By Katie Crenshaw 13 Comments

    Jump to Recipe
    Make crockpot chicken and gravy with just 4 ingredients! This simple dump and cook recipe makes delicious, moist, fork tender chicken that shreds apart easy. #slowcooker #crockpot #chicken #chickenandgravy #southerncooking #southernchicken #slowcookerchickenandgravy #crockpotchickenandgravy
    Make crockpot chicken and gravy with just 4 ingredients! This simple dump and cook recipe makes delicious, moist, fork tender chicken that shreds apart easy. #slowcooker #crockpot #chicken #chickenandgravy #southerncooking #southernchicken #slowcookerchickenandgravy #crockpotchickenandgravy

    Make crockpot chicken and gravy with just 4 ingredients!

    This simple dump and cook recipe makes delicious, moist, fork tender chicken that easily shreds apart.

    wooden spoon full of chicken and gravy in a crockpot

    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.

    4 ingredients for crockpot chicken and gravy- chicken breasts, chicken gravy mix, cream of chicken soup, and chicken stock

    Ingredients

    You will need the following ingredients for slow cooker chicken and gravy:

    • 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 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.

    Watch how to make crockpot chicken and gravy

    step by step how to make crockpot chicken and gravy

    Steps

    Follow these easy steps to make crockpot chicken and gravy.

    1. In a mixing bowl, mix together chicken gravy mix, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth. (photo 1)
    2. In your crockpot, add the chicken breasts and the pour gravy mix on top, completely covering all of the breasts. (photo 2)
    3. Cook on low heat 6 to 8 hours. (photo 3)
    4. Shred chicken with a fork to absorb gravy and thicken sauce. Rest for 5 or more minutes before serving. (photo 4)

    Tips

    Tip 1: Don't cook the chicken on high heat. Cooking the chicken too fast dries out the breast meat.

    Tip 2: 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.

    chicken and gravy over cornbread dressing with a side of carrots and green beans

    How to 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.

    How to serve it

    There are many ways to serve this Southern chicken and gravy!! Top the juicy shredded chicken 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!
    • rice
    • 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.

    shredded chicken with carrots and green beans

    Here are a few other tasty Southern comfort food recipes to try:

    • Southern Collard Greens
    • Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans
    • French Onion Chicken Noodle Casserole 
    • Instant Pot Fried Southern Cabbage
    • Southern Slow Cooker Green Beans and Potatoes
    • Crock Pot Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes 
    • Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

    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!

    crockpot chicken and gravy served over dressing on a white plate

    Crockpot Chicken and Gravy

    Make crockpot chicken and gravy with just 4 ingredients! This simple dump and cook recipe makes delicious, moist, fork tender chicken that easily shreds apart.
    5 from 13 votes
    Print Pin Save Recipe Saved! Rate
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Southern
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 hours
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 133kcal
    Author: Katie Crenshaw

    Equipment

    • crockpot

    Ingredients

    • 2 lbs chicken breasts
    • 2 packets of chicken gravy mix
    • 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
    • 2 cups chicken broth
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • In a mixing bowl, mix together 2 packets of chicken gravy mix,10.5 oz cream of chicken soup, and 2 cups chicken broth.
    • In your crockpot, add 2 lbs 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.
    • Salt and pepper to taste.

    Video

    Notes

    Note: You can use chicken tenderloins, but cooking time will be shorter, therefore reduce time to 5 to 7 hours. If using frozen chicken, thaw first before cooking in crockpot.
    Note: For lower sodium, use low sodium cream of chicken soup and low sodium chicken broth.

    Nutrition- Nutrition info is based on estimation only.

    Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 487mg | Potassium: 388mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 81IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe? I want to see it!Mention @aForksTale or tag #aForksTale!

    More Crock Pot & Slow Cooker Recipes

    • barbacoa beef in taco shells on a red plate
      Barbacoa Beef Recipe (Slow Cooker)
    • crockpot buffalo chicken chili
      Buffalo Chicken Chili (Crockpot or Stovetop)
    • crockpot candy
      Crockpot Candy-Chocolate Peanut Clusters
    • Crockpot Vegetable Beef Soup is made with tender chunks of beef and hearty vegetables that are slow cooked in a flavorful tomato broth.
      Crockpot Vegetable Beef Soup

    Primary Sidebar

    Katie Crenshaw-A Fork's Tale

    Hi, I'm Katie!

    Thanks for stopping in!! I am a foodie and I LOVE to eat. I am so excited to share my recipes and adventures with you! My recipes are simple and easy for the modern cook.

    More about me →

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

    Footer

    ^ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclosure Policy

    Subscribe

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact

    Katie Crenshaw is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to A Fork's Tale at www.aforkstale.com to Amazon.com.

    creator expertise banner  for a fork's tale

    Copyright © 2020 A Fork's Tale