If you're looking for a super‑easy, family‑friendly slow cooker chicken dish that comes together with just 3 ingredients, look no further. This Crockpot Gravy Chicken recipe is comfort food made simple and one of my go-to crock pot recipes!
This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or when you want minimal fuss and maximum flavor.
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- Chicken Crockpot Recipes
- Why You'll Love This Crockpot Gravy Chicken
- Ingredients for 3 Ingredient Crockpot Chicken and Gravy
- Kitchen Tools for Chicken Gravy Crockpot
- How To Make This Crockpot Dinner
- Tips for Crockpot Gravy Chicken Success
- FAQs for Crockpot Shredded Chicken and Gravy
- Recipes with Gravy
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If you are looking for another delicious crockpot chicken recipe, you must try our Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe.
Chicken Crockpot Recipes
When life gets busy, the crockpot becomes a total lifesaver, especially when chicken's on the menu! These easy slow cooker chicken recipes are family-friendly and require just a few minutes of prep. From sweet and tangy to bold and zesty, there's a little something for everyone here.
- Easy Crockpot Orange Chicken Recipe
- Mexican Crockpot Chicken
- Crockpot Chicken
- Crockpot Hawaiian BBQ Chicken
Why You'll Love This Crockpot Gravy Chicken
- Easy way to get out of your chicken rut. It's a simple twist on basic chicken that feels like comfort food without the extra work.
- Just 3 ingredients are needed! No chopping or no complicated steps. Just dump, cook, and enjoy.
- Crockpots make chicken recipes like this one so easy. Set it in the morning and come back to a cozy, gravy-covered dinner.
Ingredients for 3 Ingredient Crockpot Chicken and Gravy
- Chicken breasts - Boneless and skinless. They get super tender in the slow cooker and shred beautifully once cooked.
- Cream of chicken soup - Gives the dish a rich, creamy texture and helps create that classic comfort food flavor with almost zero effort.
- Chicken gravy mix - Adds savory depth and thickens the sauce into the perfect gravy to spoon over mashed potatoes, rice, or biscuits.
Kitchen Tools for Chicken Gravy Crockpot
Making this 3-ingredient crockpot chicken is super simple, but having the right tools on hand makes it even easier. Whether you're prepping the chicken or letting the slow cooker do all the work, these tools will help you get perfect results.
From a reliable crockpot that cooks everything to tender perfection, to claws for shredding the chicken, here are my go-to kitchen tools for this comforting meal.
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What makes this easy crock pot chicken recipe even more impressive is that the soup and gravy keeps the chicken moist while not overwhelming the chicken with gravy.
How To Make This Crockpot Dinner
1. In a large bowl combine the cream of chicken soup and one envelope of chicken gravy mix. The packet of chicken gravy I used was 1.67 oz. If you are using a smaller size packet, consider using two to get close to that amount.
2. Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Pour the mixture over the defrosted or fresh chicken breasts.
3. I get my chicken from ButcherBox, which delivers the healthiest, highest quality meat while causing as little harm as they can to the environment.
4. Cook in a slow cooker for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low.
5. When the chicken is cooked, shred the chicken breasts. I love using these shredding claws as a quick and easy way to shred chicken.
You can serve this with your choice of sides. Leftovers are good for a few days and make a great quick lunch. Now you can see why this is one of my favorite slow cooker recipes.
Tips for Crockpot Gravy Chicken Success
Tip 1: Frozen chicken can release extra liquid and water down the gravy. For best texture and flavor, start with fresh or fully thawed chicken breasts.
Tip 2: Once the chicken is cooked, use two forks to shred it directly in the slow cooker. This helps the meat soak up every bit of that savory gravy. No need to dirty another bowl!
Tip 3: Want extra gravy to pour over mashed potatoes or rice? You can stir in an additional half packet of gravy mix and a splash of water or broth at the end to stretch the sauce without losing flavor.
FAQs for Crockpot Shredded Chicken and Gravy
I do not like to put frozen meat in a slow cooker since it takes too long for it warm up and therefore it will sit at unsafe temperatures for longer than I am comfortable with.
Add ½ cup of water to the soup and gravy mix. Combine and pour over the chicken. This chicken in a crock pot recipe is very versatile.
Rice makes a great side. You can also serve this over mashed potatoes. This slow cooker chicken chicken is also delicious on a split warm biscuit.
Recipes with Gravy
If you love rich, comforting meals, there's just something about a good gravy recipe that hits the spot! From this cozy Hamburger Gravy with Garlic Chive Noodles to tender Chicken Cutlets with Gravy, these dinners bring all the flavors without a lot of fuss.
You can also go classic with Salisbury Steak and Caramelized Onion Gravy or keep it fun and family-style with a Biscuits and Gravy Casserole. However you serve it, gravy just makes everything better.
If you try this, leave a review below and let me know what side you served it with!
📖 Recipe
Crockpot Gravy Chicken
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- 1 can cream of chicken soup 10.5 oz
- 1 packet chicken gravy 1.67 oz
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine can of cream of chicken soup and one envelope of chicken gravy mix.
- Add the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- Pour the mixture over the defrosted or fresh chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- Cook in a slow cooker for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low.
- When the chicken is cooked, shred the chicken breasts and combine with the gravy.
Notes
- Use thawed chicken - Frozen works in a pinch, but it can make the gravy watery. Thawed = better flavor and texture.
- Shred it right in the crockpot - Two forks, no extra dishes. The chicken soaks up all that gravy goodness.
- Want more gravy? - Add a little extra mix + water or broth at the end for extra saucy vibes.
Cathleen says
I'm so sad that I got rid of my crockpot when I moved!! But this recipe is making me want to buy one again just to try it. It looks amazing!!
Lucy says
This is such a simple but delicious meal that goes perfectly with any side dish. It’s perfect for busy weekdays.
Michele says
I love good, easy, delicious recipes and this was perfect for a busy day.
Jenn says
I looove a good chicken gravy and this is just about the easiest and tastiest I've seen in a while! This is going to be a regular in my house! Yum!
Jessica Formicola says
I absolutely love that this only requires 3 ingredients! Perfect now that the kids are back in school!