Easy crockpot chicken and gravy cooks up tender and flavorful with minimal ingredients and effort. It is the ultimate comfort food served over mashed potatoes, white or brown rice, or egg noodles.
This super easy recipe is a crock pot family favorite. It is ideal for busy families that long for a simple yet tasty meal. I love to serve it with easy Dutch oven bread, homemade mashed potatoes, and honey-glazed carrots.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
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- Chicken: boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. Thighs will require a little longer cooking time.
- Dried chicken gravy is in the grocery aisle with the other dried gravy packets. I use McCormick because that is what my store carries, but Knorr is another popular brand.
- Cream of chicken soup: Mix it up with one can of cream of chicken soup and one can of cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup.
- Seasonings and herbs: garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, and freshly ground black pepper. Dried marjoram, rosemary, and parsley are other herbs to use.
How to Make Crockpot Chicken and Gravy
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Mix the cream of chicken soup, dried chicken gravy, water, and spices in the crockpot. Add the chicken and push it down into the soup mixture. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or until the chicken is fork tender.
Remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it using two forks. Return the chicken to the crockpot and stir to warm and coat. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
Preparation Tips
- You can cook this chicken on high for 2-3 hours, but it is more tender on low for 4-6 hours.
- The sodium in this recipe is high due to the canned and dry soup, so I do not season with any added salt.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave at reduced power.
Frequently Asked Questions
First, cool thoroughly, then freeze in a sturdy freezer container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat on the stovetop over low heat or microwave at reduced power.
You can add any frozen vegetables to this recipe in the last hour of cooking. I like peas, carrots, and corn.
More Crockpot Chicken Recipes
Crockpot Chicken and Gravy
Ingredients
- 2-2½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 (10.5 ounces) cans cream of chicken soup
- 2 dried packets chicken gravy mix
- ¾ cup water
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Mix the cream of chicken soup, dried chicken gravy, water, and spices in the crockpot. Add the chicken and push it down into the soup mixture.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or until the chicken is fork tender.
- Remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it using two forks. Return the chicken to the crockpot and stir to warm and coat. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
Notes
- You can cook this chicken on high for 2-3 hours, but it is more tender on low for 4-6 hours.
- The sodium in this recipe is high due to the canned and dry soup, so I do not season with any added salt.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave at reduced power.
Ellyn
This recipe was perfect for a busy weeknight! Serving tender chicken and warm gravy over mashed potatoes was the best way to enjoy comfort food. This will be on repeat at our house.
Beth Pierce
So glad that you liked it, Ellyn!
Karen
The crockpot chicken and gravy was out of this world good. So easy and so darn yummy! Thanks for the recipe, Beth!
Beth Pierce
My pleasure, Karen!
Hayley
I love this chicken and gravy! This meal it very simple to make and delicious – thank you for the recipe.
Lucy
This dish is giving cosy winter vibes and I would love to make this for myself! This is proper comfort food at its best!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Lucy! Enjoy!
Claudia Krusch
This crockpot recipe waw amazing! Perfect comfort food in this cold weather!
Amy
Can I use boneless in chicken thighs
Beth Pierce
Thighs will require a little longer cooking time.
Susan Hancock
How much longer should I plan on with thighs? Thanks.
Beth Pierce
45-60 minutes.
D Williams
This was delicious!! I added a sliced onion, a pack of sautéed sliced mushrooms, an extra can of cream of chicken, and water to stretch it. I also seasoned with smoked paprika. Super easy recipe and tastes like I spent hours in the kitchen. Served with mashed potatoes and peas. Made it for my mom and step dad and they ate leftovers for breakfast lol
Beth Pierce
Thank you, D! So glad that you all liked it! Thanks for the tips!
Tisha
Delicious comfort meal that you can never go wrong with!
Beth Pierce
So true!
Florence
Quickly put together and easy
Lissa
Oh my goodness…. this is such a comforting and delicious weeknight meal. My husband and kids loved it! Thanks for sharing 😉
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome, Lissa!