Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy – A Cozy Crockpot Comfort Food Favorite Recipe
This Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy recipe is a comforting, easy-to-make dish featuring tender shredded chicken cooked slowly in a rich, creamy gravy. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep, it pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, or biscuits, delivering cozy, satisfying flavors with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (on LOW)
- Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 packet chicken gravy mix
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
Optional Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sour cream or cream cheese (for extra creaminess)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In your slow cooker, whisk together the chicken gravy mix, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth (or water), garlic powder, and onion powder until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Add Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs into the gravy mixture in the slow cooker, ensuring each piece is fully coated with the sauce.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Shred: Remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker and stir it into the gravy to combine.
- Optional Creaminess: For a richer and creamier gravy, stir in 1/2 cup of sour cream or cream cheese until fully incorporated.
- Serve: Serve the chicken and gravy hot, spooned over mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, or biscuits. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for added freshness and presentation.
Notes
- To thicken the gravy, simmer it uncovered in the slow cooker for 10 to 15 minutes or stir in a slurry made from 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to better control the overall saltiness of the dish.
- Add vegetables like peas, carrots, spinach, or mushrooms during the last hour of slow cooking to increase nutrition and flavor.
- The chicken shreds best when cooked using the “low and slow” method on LOW setting for 6 to 7 hours.
- This recipe is perfect for meal prep as it stores well in the refrigerator and reheats beautifully without losing moisture.
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