This delectable Crockpot Chicken and Gravy easily turns plain chicken into the most wonderful weeknight meal! I find that this slow cooker chicken and gravy is perfect over rice, mashed potatoes, or with some bread – delicious!

shredded chicken smothered in gravy over rice in a black bowl.

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What’s in this Crockpot Chicken and Gravy Recipe?

Melt-in-the-mouth chicken, smothered in a gloriously creamy gravy, this hearty and delicious chicken dinner couldn’t be easier! Crowd-pleasing comfort at its best– just pop in the crockpot and away you go! I love meals like this, especially for busy weeknights for the family.

  • Chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts work best for this recipe. Thighs will also work, but the sauce may turn a bit greasy.
  • Cream of Chicken Soup: Adds rich flavor to the chicken and forms the base of the gravy.
  • Chicken Gravy Mix: Enhances the chicken flavor of the gravy.
  • Broth: Low-sodium chicken broth helps keep the chicken moist and juicy as it cooks.
  • Sour Cream: Makes the gravy super creamy and adds a bit of tanginess to balance out the fat.

Variations on Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy

For a bit of extra veggies, I recommend adding peas, carrots, or sweetcorn. Finely chopped broccoli or cauliflower florets would also be a good choice.

For a more homemade gravy, I omit the soup and gravy mix, and substitute with an equal amount of homemade gravy mixed with the low-sodium chicken broth. We recommend starting with this make ahead gravy recipe and using chicken in place of the turkey.

servings of crockpot chicken and gravy over rice on black plates.
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How to Store and Reheat 

Store leftover crockpot chicken and gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pot set over medium-low heat until warmed through. We do not recommend freezing this chicken, as the sauce will separate once thawed.

lifting a spoonful of creamy shredded chicken from a crockpot.

Serving Suggestions

This hearty meal is great over white or brown rice. For something a little different, try mashed potatoes, homemade stuffing, or egg noodles. You can even slap this between some chunky bread for a super sandwich!

Notes from the Test Kitchen

Made with just 5 ingredients, this crockpot chicken and gravy is incredibly moist and juicy. The gravy is made creamy, rich, and flavorful thanks to cream of chicken soup, chicken gravy mix, and sour cream.

Recipe Card

Crockpot Chicken and Gravy Recipe

4.75 from 28 votes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 4 hours
Total: 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Becky Hardin
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This classic southern dish will warm your soul and bring a smile to your face! An easy slow cooker recipe that serves up juicy shredded chicken smothered in a finger-licking gravy – perfect for weeknight dinner!
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Ingredients 

  • pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts thawed if frozen
  • 10.25 ounces cream of chicken soup (1 can)
  • 1.74 ounces chicken gravy mix (2 envelopes)
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Cooked rice for serving
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions 

  • Place the chicken in the slow cooker.
    2½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    overhead view of ingredients for crockpot chicken and gravy.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the soup, gravy mix, and chicken broth together. Pour over the chicken.
    10.25 ounces cream of chicken soup, 1.74 ounces chicken gravy mix, 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
    gravy poured over chicken in a crockpot.
  • Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
    chicken and gravy in a crockpot.
  • Using two forks, shred the chicken breasts.
    2 forks shredding chicken and gravy in a crockpot.
  • Stir in the sour cream until combined, taste, and season with salt and pepper if needed. Serve over cooked rice, and garnish with chopped parsley.
    ½ cup sour cream, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, Cooked rice, Chopped fresh parsley
    shredded crockpot chicken and gravy on a spoon.

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Becky’s Tips

Storage: Store leftover crockpot chicken and gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Calories: 332kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 44gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 136mgSodium: 1020mgPotassium: 782mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 269IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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How to Make Crockpot Chicken and Gravy Step by Step

Prep the Chicken: Place 2½ pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the slow cooker.

overhead view of raw chicken and various liquids in individual bowls.

Coat the Chicken: In a medium bowl, whisk 10.25 ounces (1 can) of cream of chicken soup, 1.74 ounces (2 envelopes) of chicken gravy mix, and 1 cup of low-sodium chicken broth together. Pour over the chicken.

gravy poured over raw chicken breasts in a crockpot.

Cook the Chicken: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.

cooked chicken in yellow sauce in a crockpot.

Shred the Chicken: Using two forks, shred the chicken breasts.

2 forks shredding chicken in sauce a slow cooker.

Thicken and Serve: Stir in ½ cup of sour cream until combined, taste, and season with salt and pepper if needed. Serve over cooked rice, and garnish with chopped parsley.

saucy shredded chicken on a spoon.

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Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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Paul
Paul
December 17, 2023 7:26 pm

Easy and Delicious.
Have made it twice now.
My favorite is to follow the recipe exactly, except add an additional cup of broth, and frozen carrots and corn. Then serve with peas and mashed potatoes.
So good…5 stars

Last edited 11 months ago by Paul
Miss T
Miss T
December 30, 2022 7:42 pm

This recipe is perfect!! I had some cranberry sauce on the side and it was like a Holiday feast😊 I’m so glad I found this recipe! It is already being requested again!5 stars

Jessica Wright
Jessica Wright
November 27, 2022 5:18 pm

Very good recipe! I wanted it to cook a little faster though, so I used already cooked, pre-shredded rotisserie chicken, instead of raw. I also doubled the gravy ingredients (soup, broth, gravy & sour cream), added a half stick of butter (because butter is the secret of life) and it didn’t quite thicken up to where I wanted, possibly because I cooked it quicker, so I thickened it up with a milk/corn starch slurry. I served it over mashed potatoes topped with corn kernels and everyone in my house loved it. Thanks for the recipe!5 stars

Samantha Marceau
November 28, 2022 9:30 am
Reply to  Jessica Wright

Thanks for sharing what worked for you, Jessica! We suspect doubling the gravy ingredients combined with the quicker cook time is what caused it not to thicken up properly. A cornstarch slurry is exactly what we would’ve done!

Carol Finney
Carol Finney
June 18, 2022 8:37 pm

Thi5 stars

Jennie Colomer
Jennie Colomer
June 9, 2022 5:21 pm

Another slam dunk in our house. I also think this meal would be good with lime, cilantro, and served with a fresh tortilla.5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
June 16, 2022 9:37 am
Reply to  Jennie Colomer

Sounds like some great add-ins!