Crockpot Chicken and Gravy
This easy crockpot chicken and gravy recipe is the ultimate cozy fall dinner for families. With just a handful of pantry staples, it delivers tender chicken in a creamy, savory gravy—perfect for serving over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours (LOW) or 2-3 hours (HIGH)
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes (on LOW)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 packets (about 2 ounces each) chicken gravy mix
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 cup whole milk or heavy cream (optional, for creamy finish)
- Mashed potatoes, cooked rice, or buttered egg noodles (for serving)
- Fresh chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the chicken gravy mix, condensed cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, and black pepper until smooth and lump-free.
- Place the chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt if desired.
- Pour the gravy mixture evenly over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well-coated.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Shred the chicken with tongs or two forks in the crockpot, or leave whole if preferred. Stir to coat with gravy.
- If desired, stir in whole milk or heavy cream for extra silkiness. Taste and adjust salt or pepper as needed.
- Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For gluten-free, use GF gravy mix and soup. For dairy-free, use dairy-free soup and milk. Add mushrooms, carrots, or peas for extra veggies. If using frozen chicken, add 1 hour to cook time. Adjust gravy thickness by removing lid to reduce or adding broth/milk to thin. Leftovers thicken in the fridge but loosen when reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/6th of recipe (approx. 6 ounces cooked chicken with gravy)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 950
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 32
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