This Crockpot Chicken and Gravy is the ultimate easy comfort-food dinner. Tender boneless chicken breasts slowly cook in a rich, savory gravy made with cream of chicken soup and chicken gravy mix, creating a creamy sauce that’s perfect for spooning over mashed potatoes, rice, stuffing, or egg noodles.
With only a handful of ingredients and just a few minutes of preparation, this is the kind of slow-cooker meal you can start in the afternoon and have ready for a cozy family dinner.
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 packets chicken gravy mix
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse-ground black pepper
- 3 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 1 pound
- 1/2 cup sour cream
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Season the Chicken
Place the chicken breasts in your slow cooker.
Sprinkle the chicken evenly with garlic powder, paprika, and coarse-ground black pepper. You can adjust the seasoning to your personal preference—there’s no need to measure every sprinkle precisely.
2. Make the Gravy Mixture
In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, water, and both packets of chicken gravy mix.
Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth and the gravy mix is well incorporated.
3. Add the Gravy
Pour the gravy mixture evenly over the seasoned chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
Make sure the chicken is well covered with the sauce.
4. Slow Cook
Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours, or until the chicken is completely cooked through and tender.
The exact cooking time will depend on the size and thickness of the chicken breasts. The chicken should reach 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part.
5. Shred or Slice the Chicken
Carefully remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker.
Depending on your preference, shred the chicken with two forks or cut it into slices or bite-sized pieces.
6. Finish the Gravy
Add the sour cream directly to the gravy in the slow cooker.
Whisk until completely smooth and creamy. Taste the gravy and add additional salt and black pepper if desired.
7. Serve
Return the chicken to the slow cooker or place it on a serving platter and spoon the creamy gravy generously over the top.
Serve immediately with your favorite comforting side dishes.
⭐ Tips for the Best Crockpot Chicken and Gravy
Don’t overcook the chicken: Chicken breasts are lean and can become dry if cooked much longer than necessary.
Season generously: The gravy provides plenty of flavor, but a good coating of garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper gives the chicken an extra boost.
Add the sour cream at the end: Stirring it in after cooking keeps the finished gravy smooth and creamy.
Check the chicken temperature: For food safety, the thickest part of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C).
Whisk the gravy well: Make sure the gravy mix and cream of chicken soup are thoroughly combined before pouring them over the chicken.
🥔 What to Serve With Chicken and Gravy
This creamy chicken is especially delicious served over:
- Mashed potatoes
- White or brown rice
- Stove Top-style stuffing
- Egg noodles
- Biscuits
- Roasted vegetables
Mashed potatoes are a classic choice because they soak up the savory gravy beautifully.
🧊 Storage and Reheating
Store leftover chicken and gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop. If the gravy becomes too thick after refrigeration, stir in a small splash of water or milk while reheating.
📋 Recipe Information
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4–5 hours on LOW
Total Time: About 4 hours 10 minutes to 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: Approximately 4–6
❤️ Final Thoughts
This Crockpot Chicken and Gravy is proof that a delicious comfort-food dinner doesn’t have to be complicated. Tender chicken and creamy, savory gravy come together with very little hands-on preparation, making it perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed Sunday dinners.
Serve it over a generous scoop of mashed potatoes, rice, stuffing, or egg noodles, and let that creamy gravy do all the delicious work. 🍗🥔
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