By Becky Hardin
Published Jun 8, 2022
This delectable Crockpot Chicken and Gravy easily turns plain chicken into the most wonderful weeknight meal! I find that this slow cooker chicken and gravy is perfect over rice, mashed potatoes, or with some bread – delicious!
What’s in this Crockpot Chicken and Gravy Recipe?
Melt-in-the-mouth chicken, smothered in a gloriously creamy gravy, this hearty and delicious chicken dinner couldn’t be easier! Crowd-pleasing comfort at its best– just pop in the crockpot and away you go! I love meals like this, especially for busy weeknights for the family.
- Chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts work best for this recipe. Thighs will also work, but the sauce may turn a bit greasy.
- Cream of Chicken Soup: Adds rich flavor to the chicken and forms the base of the gravy.
- Chicken Gravy Mix: Enhances the chicken flavor of the gravy.
- Broth: Low-sodium chicken broth helps keep the chicken moist and juicy as it cooks.
- Sour Cream: Makes the gravy super creamy and adds a bit of tanginess to balance out the fat.
Variations on Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy
For a bit of extra veggies, I recommend adding peas, carrots, or sweetcorn. Finely chopped broccoli or cauliflower florets would also be a good choice.
For a more homemade gravy, I omit the soup and gravy mix, and substitute with an equal amount of homemade gravy mixed with the low-sodium chicken broth. We recommend starting with this make ahead gravy recipe and using chicken in place of the turkey.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover crockpot chicken and gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pot set over medium-low heat until warmed through. We do not recommend freezing this chicken, as the sauce will separate once thawed.
Serving Suggestions
This hearty meal is great over white or brown rice. For something a little different, try mashed potatoes , homemade stuffing , or egg noodles. You can even slap this between some chunky bread for a super sandwich!
Notes from the Test Kitchen
Made with just 5 ingredients, this crockpot chicken and gravy is incredibly moist and juicy. The gravy is made creamy, rich, and flavorful thanks to cream of chicken soup, chicken gravy mix, and sour cream.
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- ▢ 2½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts thawed if frozen
- ▢ 10.25 ounces cream of chicken soup (1 can)
- ▢ 1.74 ounces chicken gravy mix (2 envelopes)
- ▢ 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ▢ ½ cup sour cream
- ▢ Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ▢ Cooked rice for serving
- ▢ Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
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Instructions
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker. 2½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- In a medium bowl, whisk the soup, gravy mix, and chicken broth together. Pour over the chicken. 10.25 ounces cream of chicken soup, 1.74 ounces chicken gravy mix, 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Using two forks, shred the chicken breasts.
- Stir in the sour cream until combined, taste, and season with salt and pepper if needed. Serve over cooked rice, and garnish with chopped parsley. ½ cup sour cream, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, Cooked rice, Chopped fresh parsley
Equipment
- Crockpot
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Crockpot Chicken and Gravy Step by Step
Prep the Chicken: Place 2½ pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
Coat the Chicken: In a medium bowl, whisk 10.25 ounces (1 can) of cream of chicken soup, 1.74 ounces (2 envelopes) of chicken gravy mix, and 1 cup of low-sodium chicken broth together. Pour over the chicken.
Cook the Chicken: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
Shred the Chicken: Using two forks, shred the chicken breasts.
Thicken and Serve: Stir in ½ cup of sour cream until combined, taste, and season with salt and pepper if needed. Serve over cooked rice, and garnish with chopped parsley.
More Crockpot Chicken Recipes To Try
- Crockpot Chicken Breasts
- Crockpot Mexican Shredded Chicken
- Crockpot Chicken and Rice
- Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken
- Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings
- Crockpot Ranch Chicken
- Crockpot Tuscan Chicken
- Crockpot BBQ Chicken
Crockpot Chicken and Gravy Recipe
Equipment
- Crockpot
Ingredients
- 2½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts thawed if frozen
- 10.25 ounces cream of chicken soup (1 can)
- 1.74 ounces chicken gravy mix (2 envelopes)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup sour cream
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Cooked rice for serving
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker. 2½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- In a medium bowl, whisk the soup, gravy mix, and chicken broth together. Pour over the chicken. 10.25 ounces cream of chicken soup, 1.74 ounces chicken gravy mix, 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Using two forks, shred the chicken breasts.
- Stir in the sour cream until combined, taste, and season with salt and pepper if needed. Serve over cooked rice, and garnish with chopped parsley. ½ cup sour cream, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, Cooked rice, Chopped fresh parsley
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Notes
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
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CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
