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    Crockpot Chicken and Gravy

    Published: Jul 29, 2022 · Modified: Jul 29, 2022 by Bowl Me Over · 26 Comments

    This is the ultimate comfort food meal and a great busy weeknight meal! Tender chicken served over noodles or rice. It only takes a handful of simple ingredients to make this easy slow cooker chicken recipe. It's simple to make and delicious!
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    With only a handful of ingredients slow cooker chicken and gravy is an easy kid friendly meal the whole family will love! Made in the crockpot and served over rice or noodles it's simple and delicious!

    Next time try this easy recipe for Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole - you'll love it!

    Slow cooker filled with chicken and gravy with ladle of meat.
    Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy - this is a meal the whole family will love!
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    • ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe  
    • 🗒️ Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🔪 Equipment
    • 🙋‍♀️ FAQ's
    • 👍 Tips
    • 📓 Variations
    • Storage
    • Related recipes
    • Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy

    ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe  

    Crockpot chicken and gravy is the easiest and best slow cooker meal! It's pure comfort food. When you get home from your busy day, just shred the chicken (I love to use a handheld mixer for this.)

    It only takes minutes of prep time.

    Serve the shredded chicken with rich, thick, creamy gravy over rice or noodles.

    And just like this, your amazing dinner is done!

    🗒️ Ingredients

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    Here are the ingredients you'll need to make this recipe.

    You'll only need a handful of simple ingredients for this easy chicken recipe. For the exact measurements, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of this post. 

    • 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
    • salt and pepper
    • garlic powder
    • chicken gravy packets - though you can use brown gravy mix as well, grab the dry gravy packet.
    • cream of chicken soup
    • chicken broth

    🔪 Instructions

    Step by step instructions how to make this slow cooker meal.
    Here's how easy it is to make this meal!

    This is an overview of the instructions. For the complete directions for Crockpot Chicken and Gravy just scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of this post!

    1. Season the chicken breast with salt, pepper and garlic powder, place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
    2. Whisk together the cream of chicken soup, packet of gravy mix, chicken broth and mustard (if using!) until completely smooth. Pour over the chicken. 
    3. Seal the crockpot and cook on low.
    4. When the chicken is tender and cooked, shred the chicken.
    5. Serve over white rice, noodles or mashed potatoes, enjoy!

    🔪 Equipment

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    • I've used this Hamilton Beach Slow Cooker for years - it's a great piece of equipment!
    • and yes.... I use a hand mixer for shredding the meat. It works brilliantly and it's super affordable!
    Crockpot filed with Chicken and Gravy beside a plate with rice topped with chicken and served with green beans.
    Serve a simple side dish and this meal is done!

    🙋‍♀️ FAQ's

    How do you make chicken gravy from scratch?

    If you don't want to use a gravy packet, consider making your gravy from scratch! Over here you'll find great a great gravy recipe with step by step instructions.

    Can you put raw chicken in a slow cooker with sauce?

    Absolutely! There is no need to cook the chicken first. However if you decide to sear it first, it's going to add a bit more flavor. Either way, this is a delicious meal!

    How do I add flavor to a store-bought chicken gravy mix?

    There are many shortcuts to add additional flavor to a gravy mix. Consider adding a couple tablespoons of minced fresh herbs, a healthy pinch of red chili powder, a splash of dry white wine or a couple teaspoons of dijon mustard. Any of this will a just a little something and make your gravy even tastier!

    👍 Tips

    Blender shredded chicken and gravy in slow cooker.
    My best tip? Use a blender to shred the meat!
    • The easiest way to shred this chicken is with a handheld mix on low. Takes about two minutes for an easy mess-free method! Be sure to keep it on low though, if you turn the mixer any higher the gravy will splatter!

    📓 Variations

    If you have leftover slow cooker chicken and gravy, but not enough for another full meal, how about making some soup? Add fresh sautéed or frozen vegetables and extra chicken stock and you'll have a yummy chicken soup. Toss in your leftover rice or pasta as well. It's a great way to stretch a buck and repurpose your leftovers!

    Add baby potatoes and sliced mushrooms to the crockpot with the chicken. They will cook together and all be done at the same time!

    Stirring in about half a cup of sour cream at the end will make this even more rich and delicious!

    If you're looking for a great Thanksgiving dinner, sub out the chicken for turkey breasts. Just as delicious!

    Chicken and Gravy over rice with green beans on black plate.
    Crockpot Chicken and Gravy, top over rice, pasta, mashed potatoes or biscuits, yum!

    I'm such a big fan of an easy crockpot recipe! It's a great recipe and delicious over mashed potatoes, egg noodles and white or brown rice. Be sure to ladle a big spoonful of the gravy mixture on top!

    Storage

    • Refrigerate - store leftovers crock pot chicken in an airtight container. It will keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
    • Freezer - allow to cool completely and store leftovers in an airtight container. Freeze up to three months.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy
    Slow cooker filled with chicken and gravy with ladle of meat.
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    Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy

    This is the ultimate comfort food meal and a great busy weeknight meal! Tender chicken served over noodles or rice. It only takes a handful of simple ingredients to make this easy slow cooker chicken recipe. It's simple to make and delicious!
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    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time6 hrs
    Total Time6 hrs 10 mins
    Course: Poultry
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 259kcal
    Author: Deb Clark
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    Ingredients

    • 3-4 skinless boneless chicken breasts You can use white meat chicken or boneless skinless chicken thighs.
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 2 .87 ounce packets of chicken gravy mix
    • 1 10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup
    • 14.5 ounce can of chicken broth
    • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard optional

    Instructions

    • Prepare the crockpot by spraying with nonstick cooking spray.
    • Season the chicken with salt and pepper, place chicken breast in the crockpot.
    • In a small bowl combine the cream of chicken soup, gravy mix, chicken broth and mustard (if using!) until completely smooth. Pour over the chicken.
    • Seal the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
    • When the chicken is tender and cooked, remove and shred with two forks. Return it to the chicken to the slow cooker. Mix everything together well.
    • Serve over cooked rice, noodles or mashed potatoes, enjoy!

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    Notes

    The easiest way to shred the chicken is with a handheld mix on low. Takes about two minutes for an easy mess-free method! Be sure to keep it on low though, if you turn the mixer any higher though be prepared for a spluttery mess!
    The dijon mustard adds a little depth of flavor to the gravy to make it extra delicious. I highly recommend it!
    If you prefer a thicker gravy, make a slurry using one tablespoon cornstarch and one tablespoon COLD water. Whisk until combined, pour into crockpot and mix well. Allow the mixture to cook for another 30 minutes before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 1187mg | Potassium: 666mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 257IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Leah

      August 11, 2022 at 7:07 pm

      If you don't like your food too salty switch to low sodium stock, soup and no salt seasoning on the chicken.
      I served it up on mashed potatoes with a side of stuffing and green beans and it was delicious!

      Reply
    2. Ann

      April 19, 2022 at 1:11 am

      Debra, Your recipe calls for - "3-4 skinless boneless chicken breasts".
      As chicken breasts can weigh anywhere from 4 oz. to over 1 lb. each, can you tell me what total WEIGHT of the chicken is for the recipe? Thanks

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over

        April 19, 2022 at 12:00 pm

        Plan on 2 to 2 1/2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken.

        Reply
    3. Toni D

      March 08, 2022 at 4:42 am

      5 stars
      I can't wait to make this for dinner tonight. Thank you so much for sharing! Question, there are two different instructions for thicker gravy so when you add the cornstarch do you cook it another 10 min or 30 min. Thanks

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over

        March 09, 2022 at 6:27 am

        Ooh! Let me correct that Toni - it takes about 30 minutes in the crockpot. Thank you! I hope you really enjoy this meal!

        Reply
        • Tonda Hunter

          March 09, 2022 at 2:45 pm

          5 stars
          Thank you for clarifying that for me! It's in the Crock-Pot right now with about 45 min to go. Looks delicious and smells that way too! I can't wait to serve it with mashed potatoes for me and our friend but my husband will have to have brown rice due to his diabetes. I'm sure both ways will be fantastic! Thanks again Debra!

          Reply
          • Bowl Me Over

            March 09, 2022 at 4:25 pm

            How exciting Tonda - dinner will be delicious I'm sure! Either way is super yummy and leftovers will be fantastic, enjoy!

            Reply
        • Denise

          July 25, 2022 at 11:05 am

          It also is wonderful over waffles with mashed potatoes and corn on the side.

          Reply
          • Bowl Me Over

            July 25, 2022 at 4:30 pm

            Chicken and waffles - yes that's brilliant, thanks Denise!!! I will definitely add that to the blog post, what a great meal!

            Reply
    4. Mary McNelley

      February 26, 2022 at 6:45 am

      How can it be modified using 1 large chickens breast (1lb)? Cut all ingredients in half? Cook the same amount of time?

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over

        February 26, 2022 at 8:12 pm

        Hey Mary, great question! If you touch the servings in the recipe card, there's a slider bar to reduce the number of servings. Take it down to 2 servings and that will calculate the ingredients amounts for you. The cooking time doesn't change. Enjoy the recipe, it's one of my favorites!

        Reply
    5. Kim Jepko

      September 12, 2021 at 7:15 pm

      In Pa Dutch country you would eat this mixture on top of a home made waffle.

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over

        September 12, 2021 at 7:17 pm

        That sounds absolutely fabulous Kim, I will add that to the recipe - thank you! Enjoy the meal!

        Reply
    6. Audrey Stewart

      May 31, 2021 at 7:21 am

      My entire family loves this recipe. We make it about 3 times a month. Thanks for sharing this.

      Reply
    7. christine rennehan

      April 16, 2021 at 1:17 pm

      could this be adapted to an instant pot recipe?

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over

        April 17, 2021 at 5:51 pm

        Hey Christine, I have not made this in the pressure cooker yet. If so, I would add a cup of water, set on manual to 12 minutes and natural pressure release at the end. Again, I have not made it yet, but that's how I'd start! Enjoy the recipe!!

        Reply
    8. rhonda

      March 01, 2021 at 4:39 pm

      can you use the chicken breasts frozen or do you have to thaw them first?

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over

        March 01, 2021 at 6:11 pm

        I always thaw the meat before adding to the crockpot. I checked the USDA site just to be sure and that's their recommendation as well. Just allow it to thaw in the refrigerator overnight for the best result.

        Reply
    9. Shellie

      January 31, 2021 at 2:44 pm

      Can this be made in an instant pot?

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over

        January 31, 2021 at 4:53 pm

        Hey Shellie - I did not develop this recipe for the instant pot and I'm concerned there wouldn't be enough liquid with the thickening agents in the gravy packets. When I do, I'll be sure to swing back and update the recipe.

        Reply
      • Noel Fuller

        February 25, 2021 at 6:56 pm

        5 stars
        Yes it can be I just made it in the instapot tonight for dinner and it turned out amazing i followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great!

        Reply
        • Bowl Me Over

          February 26, 2021 at 6:30 am

          Thanks Noel, I appreciate you letting us know! How long did you leave it in for? I'd like to give that a try and update the recipe for IP users! Thank you!

          Reply
          • A Denenberg

            April 04, 2022 at 2:25 pm

            How would you change the recipe if you had actual chicken gravy, not the packets? Lessen the amount of chicken broth? Looking forward to making this tomorrow!

            Reply
            • Bowl Me Over

              April 05, 2022 at 6:58 am

              I haven't made it this way, but I'd start with eliminating the broth and packets. I would still season with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Mix the gravy with the dijon mustard and chicken soup. Pour over chicken and cook on low. Let me know how it turns out!

    10. Jim Kearney

      January 23, 2021 at 8:54 am

      We are going to make your Chicken and Gravy recipe this weekend. What size is the can of Cream of Chicken soup?

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over

        January 23, 2021 at 6:26 pm

        Hey Jim - sorry about that, the size is 10.5 oz. - updating the recipe right now. Thanks so much, I hope you really enjoy this recipe!

        Reply

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