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Homemade slow cooker chicken and gravy over mashed potatoes on a gray plate, topped with onion gravy and thyme, warm natural light.

Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy

A foolproof three-ingredient slow cooker chicken and gravy that saves dinner when everything else falls apart. Just dump, set, and forget — perfect comfort food with no stress.
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Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 3 ingredient crockpot chicken and gravy, Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy, Slow cooker chicken and gravy no soup, Slow cooker chicken and gravy the lazy dish, Slow cooker chicken and gravy with sour cream, Slow cooker chicken with cream of chicken soup, Slow cooker creamy chicken and gravy Pioneer Woman
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Optional Creamy Add-In: 10 minutes
Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 310kcal
Cost: $9

Equipment

  • 1 Slow cooker (4–6 quart) (Any standard size slow cooker)
  • 2 Forks (For shredding cooked chicken)
  • 1 Measuring cup (For liquid ingredients)
  • 1 Can opener (For opening soup can)
  • 1 Wooden spoon (For stirring after cooking)

Ingredients

  • 2–3 lbs Chicken breasts - Frozen or thawed, boneless skinless
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) Cream of chicken soup - Substitute cream of mushroom if desired
  • 1 packet (0.87 oz) Brown gravy mix - Any brand works
  • ½ cup Water or chicken broth - Broth adds more flavor
  • Optional Sour cream or cream cheese - Stir in at the end for creamier texture
  • Optional Garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper - To taste
  • Optional Ranch or Italian seasoning - For variation

Instructions

  • Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and arrange evenly.
  • Pour cream of chicken soup on top, sprinkle gravy mix, and add ½ cup water or broth.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours without lifting the lid.
  • Shred the cooked chicken with two forks directly in the slow cooker and stir into the gravy.
  • Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or biscuits; stir in sour cream if desired for creaminess.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 250g | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 950mg | Potassium: 620mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.6mg