Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy is guaranteed to become your new weeknight dinner favorite. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can achieve tender, juicy chicken smothered in a rich and savory gravy.
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Our Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy recipe is here to make your life easier and your taste buds happy. Using a slow cooker is not only convenient but also ensures tender, juicy chicken every time. The slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld together, creating a rich and flavorful gravy that perfectly complements the succulent chicken.
If you’re looking for more slow cooker chicken recipes, try these Slow Cooker Chicken Parm, Slow Cooker Fiesta Chicken, and Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken.
Why We Love This Easy Crockpot Chicken and Gravy Recipe
This recipe is a lifesaver for busy households. With minimal prep time and a hands-off cooking process, you can focus on other tasks while your dinner practically makes itself. It’s perfect for those days when you need a quick and satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy.
- Hands-Off Meal: The slow cooker does all the work for you in this recipe! Once you’ve added the ingredients, you can simply set it and forget it.
- Easy Ingredients: With just four simple ingredients this recipe is a breeze to prepare. You don’t need a long list of complicated items to create a delicious and flavorful meal.
- Family Friendly: The creamy gravy and tender chicken appeal to all taste buds, making it an excellent choice for family dinners as it is the perfect comfort food.
Ingredient Notes for Easy Chicken and Gravy
- Chicken Breast: Skinless chicken breast is a versatile and lean protein that forms the base of our slow cooker chicken and gravy recipe. For the best results, use boneless and skinless breasts.
- Cream of Chicken Soup: Cream of chicken soup as the gravy mix, is a classic and essential ingredient in this recipe, contributing to the rich and creamy texture of the gravy. You can use a homemade cream of chicken soup if you prefer, we use canned in this easy chicken and gravy recipe.
- Seasoning: The ranch packet creates a cooked flavor that provides tons of flavor.
See my recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
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Variations and Substitutions to Make Shredded Chicken Recipe
While the original version is already a crowd-pleaser, there are several delightful variations and substitutions you can explore to suit your family’s preferences and needs.
- Serve Over Rice: This chicken and gravy pair wonderfully with fluffy white rice, absorbing all the delicious flavors of the gravy. It’s a comforting and satisfying combination.
- Egg Noodles: For a different twist, try serving the chicken and gravy over cooked egg noodles. It adds a hearty touch and is especially popular with the kids.
- Instant Pot: Cook and shred your chicken in the Instant Pot. Simply add the chicken and other ingredients and cook for 10 minutes. Serve over mashed potatoes.
How to Make Crockpot Chicken and Gravy
These are the basic steps for making Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
Step 1: Add All Ingredients to the Crock Pot
First, place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Then season the chicken with the ranch seasoning mix over the chicken and pour the cream of chicken soup on top. Next, add chicken broth or water to keep everything moist throughout the cooking process.
Step 2: Cook
Then cover the slow cooker and cook the chicken on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
Step 3: Shred Chicken and Serve
After cooking, use a hand mixer or two forks to shred the chicken into small pieces. Finally, mix all the ingredients together and serve with the chicken gravy.
Recipe FAQs to Make Chicken and Gravy
Expert Tips for Making This Shredded Chicken and Gravy Recipe
Our tips will help you achieve the perfect balance of flavors and textures, ensuring that your family enjoys the most delicious and comforting crock pot chicken and gravy every time you make it.
- Poultry Seasoning: If you enjoy extra savory flavors, sprinkle some poultry seasoning over the chicken before adding the other ingredients. Garlic powder also adds flavor to the chicken.
- Chicken Thighs: For a slightly different taste and juicier meat, use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of boneless skinless chicken breasts.
- Add Veggies: To make this dish even heartier and more nutritious, add a frozen vegetable blend to the slow cooker along with the other ingredients.
What to Serve with Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy
- Grandma’s Sage and Onion Stuffing
- Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
- Parmesan Cauliflower Rice
- Giblet and Turkey Neck Gravy
Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 Chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
- 10.5 ounces Cream of chicken soup
- 2 tablespoons Ranch seasoning mix, 1 packet
- 1 cup Chicken broth
Instructions
- Begin by placing your chicken breasts at the bottom of the Crock-Pot.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning on top, mix in cream of chicken soup, and add either chicken broth or water.
- You have the option to let it slow cook on LOW for a span of 4-6 hours or alternatively, you can select HIGH and cook it for 2-3 hours.
- Once the chicken is thoroughly cooked, use either a hand mixer or two forks to separate the chicken into shreds.
- After shredding, stir the ingredients and serve.
Expert Tips
- Poultry Seasoning: If you enjoy extra savory flavors, sprinkle some poultry seasoning over the chicken before adding the other ingredients.
- Chicken Thighs: For a slightly different taste and juicier meat, use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts.
- Add Veggies: To make this dish even heartier and more nutritious, add a frozen vegetable blend to the slow cooker along with the other ingredients.