The Ultimate Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy (So Easy & Comforting!)

Imagine coming home after a long, busy day to the most incredible, savory aroma of a slow-simmered chicken dinner, ready and waiting for you. Picture impossibly tender, fall-apart chicken, swimming in a rich, creamy, and deeply flavorful gravy. That, my friends, is the effortless, set-it-and-forget-it magic of this Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy. This is, without a doubt, the easiest and most comforting meal you will ever make in your slow cooker.

I promise you, this dish is a true family favorite for a reason. The chicken becomes so tender you can shred it with a fork, and the final stir-in of sour cream adds a beautiful, tangy richness that takes the gravy to a whole new level. Served over a fluffy bed of mashed potatoes or rice, it’s a complete, hearty, and utterly delicious meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Get ready to let your slow cooker work its magic and create a stunning, unforgettable dinner that will become a new staple in your home.

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Why This Will Be Your New Favorite Weeknight Dinner!

You are going to be completely obsessed with this simple, savory, and incredibly satisfying dish. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Here’s why you have to make it:

• The Ultimate “Dump and Go” Recipe: With a genuine 10-minute prep time, this is the perfect meal for busy days. Just whisk the sauce, add the chicken, and let the slow cooker do all the work.
• Melt-in-Your-Mouth Tender Chicken: The low-and-slow cooking method transforms boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the most incredibly tender, fall-apart chicken imaginable. No dry chicken here!
• Rich, Creamy, and Flavorful Gravy: The combination of gravy mix, cream of chicken soup, and a final swirl of sour cream creates a luscious, savory gravy that is absolutely irresistible.

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Your Shopping List for This Comfort Food Classic

This recipe uses a handful of simple pantry staples to create its incredible flavor. Here’s what you’ll need:

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→ For the Chicken and Gravy

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts → The lean and tender star of the show.
• Garlic powder, salt, black pepper → To season the chicken perfectly.
• 2 packets chicken gravy mix → The secret to a quick, flavorful, and savory gravy base.
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup → Adds incredible creaminess and depth of flavor.
• 2 cups water → To create our gravy.
• ½ cup sour cream → The final touch for a rich, tangy, and creamy finish.
• Sliced green onions → An optional but recommended fresh and sharp garnish.

Let’s Get Cooking! Your Step-by-Step Guide

Ready for the easiest, most rewarding dinner ever? Let’s get that slow cooker fired up.

Part 1: The 10-Minute “Dump and Go” Prep

1. Season the Chicken: Season both sides of your chicken breasts generously with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
2. Whisk the Gravy: In the basin of your slow cooker, add the two packets of chicken gravy mix, the can of cream of chicken soup, and the 2 cups of water. Whisk everything together right in the crock pot until it’s smooth and there are no lumps.
3. Add the Chicken: Place the seasoned chicken breasts into the gravy mixture. Use your whisk or a spoon to nudge them down and make sure they are fully covered in the gravy.

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Part 2: The Slow Cook and Finish

4. Set It and Forget It: Place the lid on the slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours. Go about your day and enjoy the incredible aroma that will fill your home!
5. Shred the Chicken: Once the cooking time is up, the chicken will be incredibly tender. Use two forks to break the chicken up into large chunks or shred it directly in the slow cooker.
6. The Creamy Finish: Stir in the ½ cup of sour cream until it’s fully incorporated and the gravy is smooth and creamy.
7. Serve and Enjoy: Serve the hot chicken and gravy over a bed of fluffy mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles. Top with a sprinkle of fresh, sliced green onions, if desired.

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Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy

This easy Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy is the ultimate comfort food! Tender, fall-apart chicken is slow-cooked in a rich, creamy, and flavorful gravy made from simple pantry staples. A delicious, set-it-and-forget-it family favorite!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 hours hrs

Total Time 8 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 331

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• to taste garlic powder, salt, black pepper
• 2 packets chicken gravy mix
• 1 10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• as needed sliced green onions for topping

Equipment

• Slow cooker (Crock Pot)
• Whisk

Method

 

Part 1: Prep the Slow Cooker

1. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
2. In your slow cooker, whisk together the chicken gravy mix, cream of chicken soup, and water until smooth.
3. Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the gravy and ensure they are covered.

Part 2: Cook and Serve

1. Cover and cook on LOW for about 6-8 hours.
2. Once cooked, use a fork to break the tender chicken up into chunks or shred it directly in the pot.
3. Stir in the sour cream until combined and the gravy is creamy.
4. Serve hot over rice or mashed potatoes and top with sliced green onions, if desired.

Notes

Low and Slow is Best: This recipe works best with a long, slow cook on the low setting to make the chicken incredibly tender.

Sour Cream Finish: The final addition of sour cream adds a rich tanginess that balances the savory gravy. Be sure to stir it in at the end, off the main heat.

Serving Suggestion: This dish is classic comfort food and is perfectly served over fluffy mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or white rice to soak up all the delicious gravy.

Nutritional Disclaimer: “The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. Calories and other nutritional values can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.

WiseRecipes’ Top Tips for Perfect Crock Pot Chicken

These simple tricks will ensure your comfort food classic is flawless every single time.

1. Whisk the Gravy in the Pot. To save on dishes and make cleanup a breeze, just dump the gravy mix, soup, and water directly into the slow cooker insert and whisk it all together right there before you add the chicken.
2. Low and Slow is the Way to Go. While you can often cook things on high in a slow cooker, this recipe truly benefits from the long, gentle 6-8 hour cook on low. This is what transforms the lean chicken breasts into that unbelievably tender, fall-apart meat.
3. Don’t Skip the Sour Cream. The final stir-in of sour cream at the end is a crucial step. It adds a wonderful, tangy richness that cuts through the saltiness of the gravy packets and creates a much more balanced and luxurious final sauce.
4. Shred with a Hand Mixer for Speed! A fun and super-fast way to shred the cooked chicken is to use a hand mixer. Just place the beaters directly into the pot with the cooked chicken and turn it on low speed. It will shred the chicken perfectly in seconds!
5. Serve it Over Something Starchy. This rich, creamy gravy is practically begging to be served over something that can soak up every last delicious drop. Fluffy mashed potatoes are a heavenly pairing, but it’s also fantastic over white rice, egg noodles, or even served with biscuits.

Keep It Fresh! Storing Your Leftovers

This dish makes for fantastic leftovers, and the flavors get even better the next day!

• Refrigerator: Once cooled, store the chicken and gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep beautifully for up to 4 days, making it perfect for quick lunches or another easy dinner.
• Reheating: Gently reheat the chicken and gravy in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. The gravy will thicken in the fridge, so you may want to add a splash of water or milk to loosen it to your desired consistency while it warms up.

FAQs: Your Crock Pot Chicken Questions, Answered!

Can I use chicken thighs instead of breasts?

Yes, absolutely! Boneless, skinless chicken thighs would be incredibly juicy and flavorful in this recipe. The cooking time will be the same. You may find you have a little more fat to skim off the top of the gravy at the end.

Can I make this with a different “cream of” soup?

Of course. Cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup would both be delicious substitutes and would add their own unique, savory flavor profile to the final gravy.

Can I make this dairy-free?

Yes, with a few substitutions. You would need to find a dairy-free “cream of chicken” soup alternative, and you could substitute the final sour cream with a plain, unsweetened dairy-free yogurt or a dairy-free sour cream alternative.

Can I freeze this dish?

It’s best not to freeze this particular recipe. Dairy products like sour cream can sometimes separate and become grainy when thawed and reheated, which can affect the texture of the gravy.

Final Thoughts: The Ultimate Easy Comfort Meal

There is nothing quite like a recipe that delivers a huge, comforting flavor payoff with such incredibly little effort. This Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy is a true weeknight hero, a simple and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. It’s a delicious, foolproof recipe that I know will become a permanent fixture in your easy dinner rotation. Happy cooking!