Sometimes you just need a meal that more or less takes care of itself, and this crockpot chicken and gravy does exactly that. The ingredients come together in minutes, then the slow cooker handles the rest while you go about your day.

By the time it’s ready, the chicken is tender, and the gravy is rich and comforting. It’s the kind of dinner that fits easily into a busy week.

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Shredded chicken in gravy served over mashed potatoes with parsley garnish.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Hands off cooking: The crockpot does all the work for an easy weeknight meal.
Simple ingredients: Pantry staples come together for rich, comforting flavor.
Family friendly: This meal is always a hit with both kids and adults.
Versatile serving options: Delicious over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.

Crockpot Chicken and Gravy Ingredients

Ingredients for crockpot chicken and gravy arranged on a counter.

Chicken breasts
Pepper
Cream of chicken soup
Chicken gravy mix packets
Water
Parsley

How To Make Crockpot Chicken and Gravy

This visual guide is helpful for making this recipe. For the full printable recipe with measurements, scroll to the bottom of the post.
Add the cream of chicken soup, gravy packets, and water to the crockpot and whisk until smooth.

Add the chicken breasts, season with pepper, and spoon some gravy mixture over the top to coat.

Gravy mixture in a crockpot, followed by seasoned chicken breasts added.

Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 4 hours.

When the chicken is tender, shred it in the crockpot using two forks and stir into the gravy.

Shredded chicken and gravy in a slow cooker with a spoon.

Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles and garnish with parsley.

Crockpot Chicken and Gravy FAQs

Shredded chicken and gravy scooped from a slow cooker on a wooden spoon.

Can I use chicken thighs instead of breasts?

Yes, boneless chicken thighs work well and become very tender during slow cooking and is easy to shred.

Can I reduce the saltiness?

Use low sodium soup and gravy packets or add a bit more water to balance the flavor.

Can I freeze leftovers?

Yes, store cooled chicken and gravy in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

What should I serve this with?

It’s great over mashed potatoes, rice, egg noodles, or even toast.

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Crockpot Chicken and Gravy

This crockpot chicken and gravy is always a family favorite. It's an easy dump and go slow cooker recipes that'll save your busy nights.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 5

Servings 4

Ingredients

3 large chicken breasts
pepper to taste
10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
2 – 8.7 oz packet chicken gravy mix (dry)
1.5 cups water
parsley (optional to garnish)

Instructions

Add the cream of chicken soup, gravy packets, and water to the crockpot and whisk or stir in the crockpot until smooth.
Add the chicken breasts, season with pepper to taste, and spoon some of the gravy mixture over the top so they’re coated.
Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 4 hours.
When the chicken is tender, shred it right in the crockpot using two forks and stir it into the gravy.
Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles and garnish with parsley.