This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy
Crockpot Chicken and Gravy – dinner doesn’t get much easier than this! Creamy, comforting, and tender chicken cooked in a rich gravy.
This is one of those recipes that has been around for decades. It is so simple to make, but turns out so comforting and delicious every time! The chicken comes out tender and juicy after cooking in a rich gravy, that you will not have anyone complaining at dinner.
Crockpot Chicken and Gravy takes about 5 minutes worth of work to get started and then the crockpot does all the work. It is great for when you need something fast, but don’t have a lot of time. All of the ingredients are pantry staples, so you can just pull them out whenever you need.
Did you know you can also make dessert in the crockpot? These Crockpot Brownies are a great midweek treat if you are looking for one!
What You’ll Need
Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the post for the FULL PRINTABLE recipe card.
- Chicken Breasts
- Chicken Gravy Packets
- Chicken Broth (I always use low sodium)
- Cream of Chicken Soup
- Garlic Powder
- Paprika
- Salt & Black Pepper
- Sour Cream
How To Make Slow Cooker Chicken & Gravy
- In the base of your crockpot whisk together chicken gravy packets with chicken soup, chicken broth, garlic powder, paprika, and salt black pepper until smooth.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and nestle them into the gravy mixture.
- Put the lid on and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until the chicken is cooked through with an internal temperature of 165º F.
- Remove the chicken from the crockpot. Stir in sour cream to the gravy mixture.
- Use forks to shred the chicken and then add it back to the crockpot to coat in the gravy.
- Serve over rice or mashed potatoes.
What Goes With Crockpot Chicken And Gravy
- Mashed Potatoes
- Jasmine Rice
- Baked Potatoes
- Roasted Brussel Sprouts
- French Dinner Rolls
- Butter Swim Biscuits
How Can I Thicken My Gravy
Sometimes if your chicken is extra juicy or if you add other vegetables, it can produce some extra liquid and thin out your gravy. So if you want it a little bit thicker, it just takes about 10 extra minutes of cooking to fix it!
- Mix together 2 Tablespoons of cold water with 2 Tablespoons of cornstarch until it is smooth.
- Stir into the gravy with the shredded chicken and let it cook for about 10 more minutes.
After 10 minutes it should have thickened a little and you can serve!
Can I Add Vegetables
Yes, absolutely! You just want relatively quick cooking vegetables, so they are done in the time it takes the chicken to cook.
- Mushrooms
- Green Beans
- Carrots
- Sweet Corn
The recipe calls for boneless skinless chicken breasts. I think they work well with this recipe, but you can definitely use boneless skinless chicken thighs if you prefer. If you use something on the bone the cooking time will change quite a bit.
No, it is best to start with thawed chicken. According to the USDA you really should start with thawed chicken for food safety reasons. Also, because of the way a crockpot heats, the outside will be done so much faster than the center, your chicken will turn out try and not ideal if you start with frozen chicken. So throw it in the fridge the night before and you should be fine!
Absolutely! If you have a favorite homemade gravy recipe you can definitely use it here. You will want to have about 2 cups of gravy that you thin out with a little chicken broth and then pour it over the chicken to let it cook. See recipe notes above if you need to thicken it before serving.
Storage
If you have leftovers, you can put them in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can reheat in a saucepan over medium heat or in the microwave until warm.
More Easy Crockpot Recipes
- Barbecue Pulled Pork Sandwiches
- Slow Cooker Italian Beef
- Slow Cooker Jambalaya
- Slow Cooker Pork Roast
- Crockpot Potato Soup
- Beef & Noodle Soup
- Slow Cooker Pork Chops
- Mississippi Chicken
Crockpot Chicken and Gravy
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 2 packages chicken gravy mix
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- In the base of your crockpot whisk together chicken gravy packets with chicken soup, chicken broth, garlic powder, paprika, and salt black pepper until smooth.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and nestle them into the gravy mixture.
- Put the lid on and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until the chicken is cooked through with an internal temperature of 165º F.
- Remove the chicken from the crockpot. Stir in sour cream to the gravy mixture.
- Use forks to shred the chicken and then add it back to the crockpot to coat in the gravy.
- Serve over rice or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I created a fun group on Facebook,and I would love for you to join us! It’s a place where you can
share YOUR favorite recipes, ask questions, and see what’s new at Dinners, Dishes and Desserts (so that you never miss a new recipe)!
Be sure to follow me on Instagram and
tag #dinnersdishes so I can see all the wonderful DINNERS, DISHES, AND DESSERTS
recipes YOU make!
Be sure to follow me on my social media, so you
never miss a post!
Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram
Did you know there is a Dinners,
Dishes, and Desserts SHOP? Lots of different E-Books for sale. Or you can buy me a
coffee to say thanks!
.
Well, what can you say about perfection? All I need now is to make some biscuits or cornbread, and my family is set.
We are supposed to have a huge temperature drop this weekend, and this is exactly the kind of meal I want to worm up! I love that the crockpot does all of the work!
Everyone in my family loved this recipe! Such a perfect meal on busy weekdays!
This was great, love that I can use my crockpot for it!
This sounds like the perfect meal! My family would love, LOVE it!
One of my favorite dinner! Who can resist it?!