Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken breasts cooked low and slow in a creamy, flavorful gravy made from chicken gravy mix, cream of chicken soup, and a blend of spices. Perfect for an easy, comforting dinner, it can be served over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
Gravy
- 2 packets chicken gravy mix
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening)
- 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker to form an even layer, ensuring they cook evenly.
- Make the gravy mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken gravy mix, cream of chicken soup, low-sodium chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Combine and cook: Pour the prepared gravy mixture over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, making sure the chicken is fully covered by the sauce. Cover the slow cooker with its lid.
- Slow cook the chicken: Cook on low heat for 6 to 7 hours or on high heat for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender, fully cooked, and easily shredded with a fork.
- Shred or serve whole: Choose to shred the chicken directly in the gravy or leave the breasts whole, depending on your preference. Stir the chicken into the gravy to combine.
- Optional thickening step: If you prefer a thicker gravy, mix the cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Stir this into the slow cooker, then cover and cook on high for an additional 15 minutes before serving. This will thicken the gravy nicely.
Notes
- Serve the slow cooker chicken and gravy over warm mashed potatoes, cooked rice, or egg noodles for a complete, hearty meal.
- For a richer flavor, you can substitute boneless chicken thighs in place of chicken breasts.
- If you want to reduce sodium, choose low-sodium or homemade gravy mix and broth.
- This recipe can be doubled for larger gatherings using a larger slow cooker.
