Crockpot Chicken and Gravy
This easy crockpot chicken and gravy recipe is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender chicken breasts slow-cooked in a rich, creamy gravy. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, it’s customizable, kid-friendly, and guaranteed to become a staple in your meal rotation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 hours (LOW) or 2.5-3 hours (HIGH)
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes (LOW) or 2 hours 40 minutes (HIGH)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 2 packets (about 2 oz total) chicken gravy mix
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional, to taste)
- Optional: Fresh herbs (parsley or thyme, chopped, for garnish)
- Optional: 1 cup sliced mushrooms (sautéed for best texture)
- Optional: 1 cup frozen peas or carrots
- Optional: 2 oz cream cheese (softened, for extra creamy gravy)
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and arrange in a single layer in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together chicken gravy mix, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth. Add salt if needed. If using cream cheese, whisk it in now.
- Pour the gravy mixture evenly over the chicken. Scatter optional mushrooms or frozen veggies on top if using. Do not stir.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or HIGH for 2.5-3 hours, until chicken is cooked through and shreds easily.
- Check for doneness (internal temperature should reach 165°F). If the gravy is thin, it will thicken as it cools.
- Shred the chicken directly in the crockpot using two forks. Stir to coat with gravy. Adjust seasoning or gravy consistency as needed (add broth if too thick, or thicken with a cornstarch slurry if too thin).
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles.
Notes
For extra creamy gravy, add cream cheese when mixing the gravy base. Use boneless thighs for juicier chicken. To thicken gravy, use a cornstarch slurry; to thin, add more broth. Taste before adding extra salt, as gravy mix and broth can be salty. Leftovers keep well and flavors improve overnight. For gluten-free or dairy-free, use appropriate gravy mix and soup substitutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup chicken and gravy
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 32
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