This easy and mouth watering Slow Cooker Chicken And Gravy will have your taste-buds dancing! 😉 Succulent, shredded chicken in a savory gravy served over fluffy mashed potatoes is the ultimate comfort food!
Are there any food smells that take you back in time to a favorite memory? Roasted chicken always does it for me! 🙂 Coming home from school as a starved, hormonal teenager and walking into our home with the smell of my mom’s delicious roasted chicken greeting me at the front door is one of my favorite memories! My mom always had a home cooked dinner waiting for us after school, or if we worked late, there was a plate on the stove-top for when we arrived home. 😉 We weren’t spoiled at all! Ha! She just loved on us girls so well and has given me my love for creating recipes and having fun in the kitchen!
While my mom has never made this Slow Cooker Chicken And Gravy, the smells that were wafting through our house took me right back to my parents house! *que all the fuzzy feels* It smelled AMAZING! This recipe is so easy to throw together and just let the slow cooker do all the work. You simply season the chicken breasts, place them in the slow cooker, prepare the gravy on the stove top, pour it over the chicken and let it cook.
When you know you have a busy day coming up, take a few minutes in the morning and toss this quick and easy meal into the slow cooker. You will be incredibly pleased with the results. Once the chicken is tender and cooked, shred it up right in the slow cooker. That’s it!
What to Serve with Slow Cooker Chicken & Gravy
I love to serve this Chicken And Gravy over mashed potatoes. Easy veggies like carrots, green beans, and peas go well with it and a batch of warm homemade dinner rolls to soak up the extra gravy is so tasty and delicious!!
Can I Use Frozen Chicken Breasts For Slow Cooker Chicken And Gravy
It is best to thaw your chicken overnight in the refrigerator so it thaws completely. This prevents the chicken from draining excess water which can make the dish watery.
Storing And Reheating Slow Cooker Chicken And Gravy
Serve: You can keep the Chicken and Gravy in the slow cooker on warm for up to 4 hours.
Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freeze: This dish keeps well in the freezer for up to 3 months. Cool completely and seal tightly. Allow to thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
Reheat In Slow Cooker: Heat on low for 1-2 hours until warmed through. It depends on how much leftovers you have.
Reheat On Stove-top: Place Chicken and Gravy in a medium saucepan and heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until warmed through. It’s completely optional to add a splash or chicken brother or milk if you’d like saucier chicken.
Yield: 4-6 Servings
INGREDIENTS
Chicken
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 medium chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Gravy
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 cups chicken broth, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- salt to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a small bowl, combine salt, garlic powder, paprika and pepper. Mix to combine. Place chicken breasts on a large plate, drizzle with olive oil, and then sprinkle the seasoning onto each breast, both sides. Transfer to a lightly greased 6-quart slow cooker.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk the flour into the butter and cook for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and slowly whisk in 2 cups chicken broth. Whisk cornstarch with remaining 1 cup chicken broth then whisk into the saucepan, along with the chicken bouillon and all the seasonings. Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly, and continue to simmer until thickened to the consistency of gravy. Pour over chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 4-5 hours, until chicken is tender enough to shred. Shred chicken and cook on low for an additional 20 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Adapted from All Recipes
Courtney Van Horn
November 12, 2023This was so so good!
Used chicken thighs and cooked for about 5 hours, shredded it and put it back in for a half hour before serving.
Amy
November 13, 2023I’m glad you enjoyed it, Courtney! 🙂
Michelle
October 31, 2023This was absolutely delicious! I like it so much I think I’m going to use it as a base with some wil ricen carrots, and mushrooms, making a soup. It seems quite adaptable.
Amy
October 31, 2023Thank you, Michelle! 🙂 Oh yes, it’s really good over rice as well. Mmm! Hope you enjoy!
Stacey
October 26, 2023Hi! I no longer have a slow cooker so I’m hoping you have a conversion for stove top. It looks delicious!
Amy
October 27, 2023Hi Stacey. You can easily do this on the stove top. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Let the pan heat up for a few minutes and add the seasoned chicken to the pan and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside. Reduce the heat to medium and melt 3 tablespoons butter. Whisk the flour into the butter and cook for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and slowly whisk in 2 cups chicken broth. Whisk cornstarch with remaining 1 cup chicken broth then whisk into the saucepan, along with the chicken bouillon and all the seasonings. Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly, and continue to simmer until thickened to the consistency of gravy. Add the chicken back to the skillet (along with the juices from the plate), and cook for another 4-5 minutes or until it has finished cooking through (165F) and the sauce has thickened up a bit more. You might need to turn the heat down again so it’s gently bubbling (you don’t want the sauce to get too thick before the chicken is cooked through). Season with additional salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.
Kathy G.
October 26, 2023Will try this weekend with my Crockpot. It reminds me of the chicken with “Chicken and Waffles” we loved in eastern PA where we lived. I’m going to try it on top the waffles…I think this will be delish! Thank you for the recipe!
Amy
October 27, 2023Oh, that sounds fantastic! Hope you enjoy it!! 🙂
Kathy G.
October 30, 2023I made your recipe, following to the letter. We LOVED this chicken, and we had it over mashed potatoes as suggested. It made enough for the two of us to have three meals, so two in the freezer for weeks coming up. I was a bit unsure about the amount of chicken needed, but used a pack of tenders and an extra chicken breast. It seemed to equal three chicken breasts. All was good, thanks so much for this recipe!
Amy
October 31, 2023That’s wonderful, Kathy! 🙂 Thank you for that kind comment!
Katie
October 2, 2023Hi! Can you substitute chicken thighs for Breast? Thank you!
Amy
October 16, 2023Hi Katie. I haven’t before but I’m sure that would be fine. You might just have to cook them a bit longer than you would breasts. Enjoy!
Jan
September 10, 2023Have you ever tried cooking some eggs noodles separately then add to bowl and top with the chicken and gravy. Thank you for the recipe.
Jan
Shannon Marie Strait
September 14, 2023That sounds yummy!!!
SUNDAY
September 15, 2023Is there a reason why you can’t is low sodium chicken broth?
Amy
September 22, 2023No reason 🙂 Feel free to use low sodium broth. Hope you enjoy!
Barbara
August 31, 2023I made this recipe a few days ago using my pressure cooker (PC) and it was DELICIOUS. I will definitely be making it again; I consider it to be dinner-guest worthy!
I put the olive oil and spices in a zipper bag along with the chicken and squished it around until coated. (Just saving a dirty dish an my hands)
Added 1 cup of the chicken broth to PC and then added the chicken. Cooked on high for 9 minutes and when it was done, allowed a natural release of steam.
While chicken was cooking, I followed instructions in step 2, using only 1 cup of chicken broth in the skillet. (I don’t use bouillon, replaced it with 1 TBSP of Better Than Bouillon)
Removed chicken from PC and poured broth from PC into skillet with gravy ingredients, simmering until it was gravy consistency.
Shredded the chicken, poured gravy over top and mixed well.
So I didn’t change the recipe, just rearranged the broth portions so that I could put the chicken in the PC, because I forgot to put it in the Crockpot earlier in the day 🤦♀️
I hope this is helpful to others who want to use their PC or Instant Pot, and I definitely hope it’s not offensive to the author.
Amy
September 4, 2023Hi Barbara 🙂 I’m not at all offended by your comment! Thanks so much for taking the time to explain the PC process so well, as there have been a couple of people that have asked about it but so far I’ve only made it in the slow cooker. Thank you for your kind input and I’m glad you enjoyed it so much!
shelley
September 16, 2023Thanks for the PC recipe version…I use a PC a lot! It sounds so yummy. I cannot wait to try this recipe this coming winter…I know it will be a major hit! Once again, a big THANK YOU!
Lisa
October 5, 2023Hi Barbara, I would love to follow your directions since I want to use my Instant Pot and Better Than Bouillon as well. Thank you for your details. Are you saying it only took 9 minutes total cooking time for this? Or did you do additional time after the second step. Looking to make this for dinner soon.
Thanks!
Lisa
October 5, 2023Hi Barbara, I would love to follow your directions since I want to use my Instant Pot and Better Than Bouillon as well. Thank you for your details. Are you saying it only took 9 minutes total cooking time for this? Or did you do additional time after the second step. Looking to make this for dinner soon.
Thanks!!
Marlo
October 11, 2023Thanks for posting! I will need to use this method bc I forgot also to put in crock pot!
Kimi
July 22, 2023Hi Amy! Can I use bone in chicken breasts? My uncle works for a grocery store and got a good deal.
Amy
September 4, 2023I’m sorry I’m just seeing this. Did you end up using bone in? I don’t see a problem with that. Just be careful not to leave any bone particles behind when you shred the chicken! 🙂 Enjoy!
Barbara den Boer
June 26, 2023My son’s three boys from Texas have been with me for the past two weeks. They are extremely picky eaters, and I have been running a short-order kitchen for too long! I have made your recipe many times for my daughter and me, so I tried it on my boys. I went through 7 chicken breasts last night and all were devoured with a huge pot of mashed potatoes. This was the second night in a row that they ate this chicken, and said it was the best meal they had ever had! (only 4 breasts the first night, so I increased the amount). I was short on time, as usual, so I made this in my pressure cooker, cooked the breasts for ten minutes, then cooled naturally. It worked perfectly, breasts were tender and shredded nicely into large chunks. We all love this recipe! Thank you!
Amy
June 26, 2023Hi Barbara! I’m so happy to hear that you all enjoyed this chicken so much! 🙂 Thank you for your kind comment!!
Enid
August 16, 2023If I bring extra chicken breasts, may I come to your house for dinner? My slow cooker gave up the ghost, but I do make nice dinner rolls? 😋
Mka
April 4, 2023Slow cooker chicken and gravy. Can this be made with GF flour? If so would it change the taste?
Amy
June 28, 2023Hi! Unfortunately, I’ve never tried it with gluten free flour. But if you get the chance to, please let us know how it turned out! 🙂
Rosemary Hall
January 22, 2023Hi Amy, can you substitute almond flour instead of regular flour to be more keto friendly?
Amy
January 22, 2023Hi Rosemary. I’m going to guess and say that it’s okay! Almond flour does have a more sweet, nutty flavor but you don’t use much. If you do try it, please let me know how it worked out! 🙂
Julie Franklin
January 19, 2023Is there by chance anything else I can use besides chicken bullion. I have allergic reactions to all the brands I try. Thank you.
Amy
January 19, 2023Hi Julie. You can skip the bouillon. Just make sure not to use low sodium chicken broth. I’m sure it will still taste good! 🙂
CINDY C BEAL
January 16, 2023Thank you for a recipe that does not have gloppy canned soup in it!!!!!! I can’t wait to try this!
Amy
January 19, 2023Thank you, Cindy! Hope you enjoy it. 🙂 And I agree, I never buy those canned soups. Ew! haha
Betty Dallas
January 13, 2023Were the chicken breasts, boneless, skinless chicken breasts?
Just found this recipe and can’t wait to try it.
Amy
January 14, 2023Hi Betty 🙂 Yes, boneless skinless chicken breasts! Hope you love it as much as we do!!
JoAnn Wood
January 10, 2023Hi Amy…..I’m a senior living alone and also tired of the fast a
food. I made your chicken and gravy the other day and it is wonderful. Thank you so much for the recipe. I Will have many meals out of it.
Amy
January 14, 2023Hi Jo-Ann 🙂 Aw that’s wonderful!! That makes me so happy to hear this!
Peg
December 31, 2022Can you make dumplings with this recipe.? Would prefer it to be more like chicken and dumplings definitely would add carrots and celery and onion.
Amy
January 14, 2023Hi Peg 🙂 I actually already have a chicken and dumplings recipe on my blog. It’s delicious, you should try it sometime!
Gail
December 27, 2022This recipe is so good! It’s a perfect winter meal.. I love it over potatoes, my husband likes rice.. so we do both and enjoy it several nights. It’s a winner..
Amy
January 14, 2023That sounds delicious served over rice. Mmm!! I will have to give that a try 🙂
Robin M Wells
December 10, 2022Just made this tonight. It was amazing. Family loved it! Thank you Amy!!
Amy
December 10, 2022That’s wonderful 🙂 Thank you for the kind comment!
Gail
November 29, 2022Love crockpot chicken recipe I don’t have a printer so hope I can find it .
Gloria
November 18, 2022Sounds really good! Are the chicken breasts whole or half?
Amy
December 5, 2022Hi Gail 🙂 The chicken breasts are whole.
Sharon cooney
October 25, 2022Can I double batch this recipe
Amy
December 5, 2022For sure you can. I often have but I leave gravy as is since it already makes quite a bit. 🙂
Jen
October 13, 2022Loved this recipe!! I served it over jasmine rice with a side of asparagus and it was a big hit in my family. It’s going into our regular rotation of dinners! Thank you so much!
Amy
October 24, 2022That’s great, Jen! So glad everyone enjoyed it. 🙂 Thank you for your kinds words!
Kathy
October 12, 2022Oh my gosh! This was AWESOME! I’m a senior living alone and sick of the lean cuisine type meals I’ve been eating so started cooking again and stocking my freezer with the leftovers for the ugly months when I don’t want to go out. I used two breasts, added some red pepper flakes and didn’t have thyme or onion powder so I went without. So GOOD! Now I have 4 more meals for the freezer when January comes I can just snuggle in. Thank you, great stuff!
Amy
October 24, 2022That’s wonderful, Karen! 🙂 The perfect comfort food for those freezing cold days come January!
Katina
October 9, 2022I was looking for a recipe that did not have canned cream of chicken soup. I found your recipe yesterday and tried it and it was amazingly delicious.
Amy
October 24, 2022That’s great, Katina! Nothing beats homemade, huh? 🙂 I’m glad it was a winner!
Deborah Fleishman
October 6, 2022This sounds so delicious. Can I increase the amount of chicken breasts without increasing the amount of gravy or would that be too dry?
Amy
October 24, 2022You should be fine throwing in another couple of chicken breasts. Hope you enjoy it! 🙂
Summer Walker
August 9, 2022Oh. My. Goodness. This was amazing! I actually used a rotisserie chicken and just made the gravy and poured it over and just kept it warm while I made the potatoes. Ultimate comfort food! Thank you for the awesome recipe!
Amy
September 8, 2022I’m so glad you loved it! Extra points for the short cut 😉 Thanks, Summer!
Angie
July 19, 2022I made this today. It was delicious but I cooked it in the instant pot to save time and served it with mashed potatoes. It was delicious. Thank you for this recipe
Amy
July 24, 2022So glad you loved it! 🙂 Thank you for the kind comment.
Nancy W
October 7, 2022How long did it take in the instant pot?
Kathy
October 25, 2022How long did you cook it on the instapot?
Donna McQuade
May 17, 2023Did you change the recipe at all or pretty much follow it and use the poultry setting for the instant pot?
Karen W.
November 11, 2021I made this today, following the recipe exactly, and it is absolutely DELICIOUS! Truly comfort food on this cool, fall day using ingredients I always have on hand. I like making the gravy first to pour in the crockpot rather than thickening the broth at the end. The chicken simmered in that delicious gravy all day! I also like that this could be a “base” for other additions. I may try adding sliced carrots and celery next time. This is definitely a keeper for me and MANY THANKS TO YOU for this amazing recipe! Everyone – try it – you’ll love it!
Amy
November 22, 2021Karen, you are too kind! I’m so glad you loved it. I agree, added veggies would be amazing in that gravy. I just might have to try it myself next time. 😉 Thank you again so much!!
Christine Stewart
June 29, 2022The recipe says to make the gravy, then pour over the chicken and cook. I think you’re confused with the 2-step process to make the gravy. By the end of the 2nd step the gravy is now thick and the thickened gravy is poured over the chicken and the chicken is cooked in the thickened gravy.
Amy
July 3, 2022Hi Christine. The recipe is correct. The thickened gravy is made before you pour it over the raw chicken – that keeps your meat from drying out. 🙂 Some slow cookers cook much quicker than others so yours might be ready before the stated time!