This crock pot chicken and gravy recipe is the ultimate comfort food. All you need are four ingredients to make this shredded chicken smothered in a rich and savory gravy. Serve it over mashed potatoes or rice, or even eat it alone.

Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy on top of a bed of potatoes on a plate with parsley in the background

This is the perfect busy weeknight dinner. You can throw it together in the morning, walk away, and let the slow cooker handle all the work. Crockpot meals are always welcome in my home all year round.

Craving more slow cooker recipes: Try my 3-ingredients meatballs, Mississippi ribeye steaks, or my hearty crockpot chicken and noodles.

chicken and gravy on a wooden spoon sitting above the crockpot

Reasons You Will Love This Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy Recipe…

This recipe takes about 5 minutes to prep! Just set it and forget it till the dish is done cooking.
Perfect for beginners in the kitchen who want an easy dinner to make.
This recipe is a total comfort food dinner! It features tender, juicy chicken paired with a rich gravy. It screams grandma’s house.
You can serve it in many ways, making it a versatile dish to whip up and enjoy.

ingredients for Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy items sitting on a wooden table

List of Ingredients Needed

Chicken: I do recommend using boneless chicken for this recipe. I opted for chicken breasts for a lean protein. But you can use boneless chicken thighs, tenderloins, etc.

Chicken Gravy Mix: You can buy this in the spice aisle. It will add flavor and help thicken the mixture up in the slow cooker.

Cream of Chicken Soup: This ingredient adds a creamy texture to the dish and will richen up the chicken flavors.

Seasonings: Salt and pepper can be used to flavor to taste. Minced parsley adds a pop of color at the end of the serving.

chicken gravy and cream soup in a glass bowl on table

raw chicken in crockpot with a gravy and soup mixture poured over the top of the chicken

Variations to Recipe

Pork: Instead of chicken, swap it with some boneless pork chops in the slow cooker. Just ensure you cook the pork until it is fully cooked all the way through.

Vegetables: Consider tossing in some cubed or diced potatoes, carrots, or other vegetables of choice. Even some fresh green beans would be a great pairing.

Spices: Feel free to use different spices to change the flavor slightly. Creole, cayenne for spice, paprika, or other spice blends can be used.

Herbs: Fresh herbs will enhance the dish’s flavor. Thyme, sage, or even rosemary could be great to sprinkle on top.

overhead look of crockpot with chicken and gravy in the pot with parsley sprinkled on top

Storing Leftovers

Refrigerate: The leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Freeze: Want to freeze leftovers? Place them in a freezer-friendly container and freeze for 2-3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight or defrost straight from the freezer.

Reheating: Warm the chicken and gravy in the microwave or a saucepan on the stovetop. Heat on low so the mixture doesn’t burn. Stir often.

plate with chicken with gravy and mashed potatoes on plate and crockpot in the background

Tips For Success

Grease Crock Pot

You can lightly grease the crock pot or use a liner to help make the cleanup process more accessible so the food doesn’t get stuck and burn onto the edges.

overhead look of shredded chicken and gravy in a slow cooker

Mix Ingredients

When you add the ingredients to the slow cooker, pour and mix them evenly. You want the ingredients mixed to taste even when you eat the chicken and gravy.

plate with chicken, gravy, and mashed potatoes on it. A fork with meat is being lifted above the plate

Don’t Overcook

Chicken can become dry if it is overcooked in a slow cooker. Use a meat thermometer to check when the chicken is fully cooked. The internal temperature needs to read 165 degrees internally.

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Serving Suggestions

There are so many ways to serve up this chicken and gravy. For example, we love to serve over a bed of mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, rice, cauliflower rice, or even vegetables. However, you can serve it any way you would like.

Make some fresh bread to pair with it, and use it to soak up all the gravy on your plate.

overhead look of crockpot with chicken and gravy in it with a wooden spoon with some meat and gravy on it

FAQs

Can I make this recipe gluten-free?

Of course. Opt for a gluten-free gravy mix and a gluten-free condensed soup. Then, cook the recipe the same way and enjoy the same great flavors.

Can I double the recipe?

If you are looking to make a more significant amount, go ahead and double the recipe. Ensure you have enough space in the slow cooker, and adjust the cooking time to accommodate the larger mixture size.

white plate on table with mashed potatoes and chicken and gravy on top with a crockpot in the background of picture

How do you know when the chicken is done?

Use a meat thermometer and place it in the thickest part of the chicken. The internal temperature needs to read 165 degrees internally. Another way to tell chicken is done is that the meat is no longer pink if you cut it. And the juices will run clear from the chicken as it cooks.

Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy on top of a bed of potatoes on a white plate

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