Introduction

This Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy recipe is a comforting and easy meal perfect for busy days. Tender chicken breasts slow-cooked in a rich, creamy gravy make for a delicious dinner served over mashed potatoes. With minimal prep and long, gentle cooking, it’s a set-it-and-forget-it dish that everyone will love.

A white round plate holds two layers: the bottom layer is fluffy, creamy mashed potatoes with a smooth, slightly textured surface in pale yellow-white color. On top, there is a layer of shredded chicken mixed with thick gravy in a light golden-brown shade, scattered with small green parsley leaves for garnish. Next to the plate is a white slow cooker filled with more shredded chicken and gravy, garnished with parsley. The scene includes a green and white striped cloth on the left and a fresh bunch of parsley on the right, all placed on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

3 chicken breasts
Salt and pepper to taste
10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
2 packets (8.7 oz each) chicken gravy mix
1.5 cups water
Mashed potatoes to serve
Parsley for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Whisk together the cream of chicken soup, chicken gravy mix, and water in a medium or large bowl. Pour the mixture into the slow cooker.
Step 2: Add the chicken breasts to the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper.
Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
Step 4: Remove the chicken breasts and roughly shred them using two forks.
Step 5: Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, stir it into the gravy, and cook for an additional 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 6: Serve the chicken and gravy over mashed potatoes and garnish with parsley.

Tips & Variations

Add chopped mushrooms or onions to the slow cooker for extra flavor and texture.
Use bone-in chicken breasts for more flavor, but increase the cooking time slightly.
For a thicker gravy, mix a small amount of cornstarch with cold water and stir into the slow cooker during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
Try serving with rice or egg noodles instead of mashed potatoes for a different meal.

Storage

Store leftover chicken and gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave until warmed through, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. This dish can also be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

How to Serve

The image shows a white plate filled with two layers: the bottom layer is mashed potatoes that are soft and slightly textured with a pale creamy color, topped with shredded chicken coated in a light brown gravy with a smooth, slightly glossy texture and small bits of herbs sprinkled on top for garnish. Next to the plate is a white slow cooker filled with more of the shredded chicken and gravy mixture, garnished with fresh green parsley leaves. The background is a white marbled surface with a white and green striped cloth on one side and a small bunch of fresh parsley on the other. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen chicken breasts in this recipe?

Yes, you can use frozen chicken breasts, but it is best to increase the cooking time by about 1 to 2 hours on low to ensure the chicken cooks thoroughly.

Can I make this recipe without the gravy packets?

If you don’t have chicken gravy mix, you can substitute with homemade gravy or use an additional can of cream of chicken soup combined with chicken broth and seasoning to achieve a similar creamy sauce.