Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy

Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy is classic comfort food at its best. Tender, juicy boneless chicken gently cooked in a thick, creamy gravy right in your slow cooker. It’s fantastic served over rice, mashed potatoes, or even your favorite pasta.

This slow cooker chicken and gravy recipe is the perfect cozy meal for busy weeknights or laid-back weekends. Imagine tender, boneless chicken slowly simmered in rich, savory gravy until it’s meltingly soft and full of flavor. The beauty? You spend just a few minutes prepping, then let your slow cooker do all the work while you relax or tackle other things.

Here’s what makes this recipe a winner:

• Just 5 minutes of prep time—barely any chopping or fuss.
• Hands-off cooking—about 5 hours on low heat in a 6-quart slow cooker.
• Simple, pantry-friendly ingredients: boneless chicken, cream of chicken soup, gravy mix, and chicken stock or water.
• Easy serving suggestions and tips for making it ahead or storing leftovers—think rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta to soak up every bit of that gravy.

Below you’ll find the full recipe with step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and some easy variations to switch things up. This dish serves about 4 and comes in at around 328 calories per serving.

Why It’s Worth Making

• Just toss everything in your slow cooker and let it do all the magic—if you love set-and-forget gravy dinners, check out the Crock Pot Pork Roast and Gravy Recipe.
• The boneless chicken stays juicy, tender, and packed with flavor.
• Ingredients are easy to find and flexible depending on what you have on hand.

• Perfect for a family meal or feeding a crowd, and the leftovers reheat beautifully.

🛒Ingredients

This recipe is all about ease and flavor with very few ingredients and minimal effort. Here’s your shopping list to get dinner on the table without any stress.

• Chicken: Boneless chicken works best here. I usually go with chicken breasts, but thighs or tenderloins will work just as well.
• Chicken Gravy: Grab a packet of chicken gravy mix. It’s a concentrated powder that will bring great richness to the dish. If you’re in the mood for beef, Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy is another cozy, gravy-forward option.
• Cream Soup: Cream of chicken soup adds the perfect creamy base for slow cooking and building flavor.
• Chicken Stock: Use chicken stock or even plain water to keep the chicken moist as it cooks low and slow.

• Black Pepper: Just a pinch to season things and enhance the taste.

Ingredients and Equipment Needed

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1.74 ounces chicken gravy mix (you can also mix brown gravy mix if you like)
• 10 ounces cream of chicken soup
• 1 ¾ cups water or chicken stock
• ⅓ teaspoon black pepper

Step-by-Step Cooking Directions

1. Add the chicken gravy mix, cream of chicken soup, water or chicken stock, and black pepper to the slow cooker.
2. Whisk the mixture until the gravy mix is completely smooth and combined.
3. Nestle the boneless chicken breasts into the gravy, pressing gently so they are coated and submerged.

4. Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours, until the chicken is tender.

   

5. Use a meat thermometer to confirm the chicken has reached 165°F before serving.

Tips for Best Results

This slow cooker chicken and gravy tastes amazing served over fluffy mashed potatoes, steaming hot rice, or your favorite pasta—plus a simple veggie like sautéed zucchini. Pick what your family loves, or mix and match!

What’s your favorite side to enjoy with this chicken and gravy?

In our house, it’s always rice or mashed potatoes paired with a warm side of stuffing—or even a cozy bowl of easy broccoli cheddar soup. It’s the ultimate comfort meal for us.

• Make sure the chicken stays submerged in the gravy so it doesn’t dry out during cooking.
• Use a meat thermometer to ensure your chicken reaches 165°F for safe eating and perfect tenderness.
• Mix the gravy packets and liquid thoroughly before adding the chicken to guarantee an even, flavorful sauce.
• If you’re doubling or tripling the recipe, just double-check your slow cooker has enough space.

Variations and Mix-In Ideas

Want to shake things up a bit? Try any of these easy tweaks to make this slow cooker chicken and gravy your own:

• Bone-in Chicken: If you use bone-in chicken, plan for a longer cooking time to ensure it’s fully cooked and tender.
• Cream Soup: Feel free to swap in different cream soup varieties like mushroom or celery for new flavor twists.
• Cream Cheese: Stir in some cream cheese in the last 30 minutes for an ultra-rich, creamy finish—similar to our Chicken Alfredo Bake.
• Bone Broth: Swap the stock or water for bone broth to add more depth and protein to the gravy (you can taste this difference in our Homemade Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup).
• Cayenne Pepper: Add a little heat with cayenne pepper, hot sauce, or crushed red pepper flakes if you like things spicy.

🥄 Equipment

• Slow cooker (crock pot)
• Measuring cups
• Wooden spoon or spatula for stirring

Storing, Freezing, and Reheating

Any leftovers from your slow cooker chicken and gravy should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. They’ll keep well for 3 to 4 days. When you’re ready to enjoy them, warm gently in the microwave or on the stove over low heat so the gravy doesn’t scorch.

You can also freeze leftovers for 1 to 2 months. Just pop them in a freezer-safe container, thaw overnight in the fridge, and reheat slowly before serving. This makes it easy to prep meals ahead for busy days—or repurpose the chicken (and even some of the gravy) into Chicken Pot Pie Casserole with Biscuits.

Answers to Common Questions

Here are some of the questions I get asked most about this recipe. If you think of any others, drop a comment below and I’ll be glad to help!

Can I add vegetables to this slow cooker chicken and gravy recipe?

Absolutely! Feel free to toss in diced potatoes, green beans, carrots, or whatever veggies your family loves. Just add them in at the start with the chicken and let everything slow cook together. If you prefer your veggies crisp-tender, try a quick oven option like Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies instead.

Is there a low-sodium option for this dish?

You can easily make it lower sodium by choosing low-sodium chicken stock and cream soup, plus using a reduced-sodium gravy packet.

What can I use if I don’t have chicken stock?

No problem! Water works just fine, or you can use chicken bouillon or vegetable stock if that’s what you have on hand. This recipe is pretty flexible.