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Easy Crockpot Chicken and Gravy

★★★★★ (142 Reviews)
⏱️ 3h 10m Total
👩‍🍳 Chef Emily

Tender, pull-apart chicken breasts smothered in a velvety golden-brown gravy — made in your slow cooker with just 10 minutes of prep. The ultimate easy weeknight dinner idea.

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There is nothing quite like walking into a home that smells of slow-simmered herbs and rich, warm gravy. This slow cooker chicken and gravy is the ultimate cozy weeknight comfort food — tender, pull-apart chicken smothered in a velvety, golden-brown gravy that tastes like it simmered all afternoon.

Why You’ll Love This Comfort Classic

When life gets busy and the evenings feel chilly, the slow cooker is your best friend. This Crockpot Chicken and Gravy is one of those foolproof easy dinner ideas that feels gourmet but takes practically zero prep work.

By slowly braising the chicken in a seasoned, velvety combination of cream of chicken and savory herbs, the fibers soften until they melt in your mouth — and it creates its own thick, glossy gravy right in the pot!

Pro Kitchen Tips

💡 Control the Salt: Use low-sodium soup and broth so your gravy is rich without being too salty.

💡 Vegetable Boost: Toss in sliced mushrooms or baby carrots during the last 45 minutes for an all-in-one feast.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — thighs are even juicier. Use the same amount and cook settings.
Yes, cook on HIGH for 1.5–2 hours instead of LOW for 3 hours.
Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 4 days. Reheat with a splash of broth.
Yes — freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight and reheat on the stovetop.
Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water, stir in, and cook on HIGH uncovered for 15 minutes.

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Easy Crockpot Chicken and Gravy

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10mPrep
3hCook
380Cals
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4

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Instructions

1
Arrange the Chicken Gently lay your chicken breasts flat in the bottom of your slow cooker. Sprinkle a light dusting of cracked black pepper over them.
2
Whisk the Gravy Starter In a medium bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, both dry gravy packets, and the chicken broth. Whisk until silky smooth and free of clumps.
3
Blanket the Chicken Pour the smooth gravy mixture evenly over the chicken breasts so every inch is covered.
4
Slow Cook to Perfection Cover and cook on LOW for 3 hours (or HIGH for 1.5 hours), until the chicken yields easily to a fork.
5
Shred and Fold Using two forks, shred the chicken right inside the slow cooker. Stir to fold it back into the hot gravy.
6
Serve Warm Ladle generously over fluffy rice or mashed potatoes. Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!
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