With the temperatures here flirting dangerously close to the triple digits and humidity that you can cut with a knife, I love being able to use my slow cooker to get a home-cooked meal on the table without having to heat up the kitchen too much. This Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy is just that. It’s a slow cooker adaptation of my Mom’s Chicken and Gravy and only calls for 4 ingredients!
I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts – because that’s what I had on hand – but you can use any chicken pieces you wish. Serve this tender chicken and rich savory gravy with mashed potatoes or rice, add a simple veggie, and dinner is ready! And leftovers are fantastic when you shred them up and make a French Dip style sandwich! Y’all enjoy! 
Recipe Card
Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken pieces - I used boneless (skinless chicken breasts)
- 1 (1-ounce) packet dried onion soup mix
- 2 (.75 to 1-ounce) packets brown gravy mix
- 3 cups water
Instructions
- Mix the onion soup mix, gravy mixes and water together in the crock of the slow cooker. Add the chicken, ensuring the chicken is covered with liquid, and cover. Cook on low for 3 to 4 hours.
Notes
* If nutritional values are provided, they are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used. The values do not include optional ingredients or when ingredients are added to taste. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, I recommend grabbing your favorite brands and plugging those ingredients into an online nutritional calculator.
D
Love it
My husband loves it which is very, very unusual,
Ha! Glad to hear it!
Monique
Where have you been all my life?! I’ve made this a dozen times. It’s so foolproof and forgiving!
Shoot, it’s delicious as-is, but I also use it as a base to make a chicken sausage gumbo. I make it as instructed and then put sliced smoked sausage and diced ham, some extra onion and a little hot sauce…oh my. Served over rice with a green onion sprinkling, it’s a great cheat. Love it! Psst… don’t tell my Mom. I’m from New Orleans:)
Ha! So glad to hear you’ve enjoyed it!
Nola Stephenson
What would we need to do differently if we were to bake it in the oven on a day it’s not to hot?
Place the chicken in a greased 9×13. IN a small bowl, mix the gravy packets, onion soup mic, and water together. Pour over the chicken. Wrap the dish tightly in aluminum foil. Baker at 375°F for about 45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreddable. Hope y’all enjoy!
Linds
I’ve yet to see a recipe on your site that didn’t appeal to me. Your dishes look, sound, and are incredible!Linda
Thank you so much, Linda!
Elizabeth
It’s 110 today (before the heat index!) and I have a package of boneless, skinless chicken thighs needing to be used, and the gravy and onion soup in my pantry. I’m definitely doing this today! Thanks, Stacey!
Slow cooker is definitely the way to go on a HOT day!
Elizabeth
Just thought I’d add that it turned out perfectly! I used boneless skinless thighs, since that’s what I had on hand, and about a half hour before serving, I tossed in a package of sliced fresh mushrooms I had on hand, since we all like them. Served it with homemade mashed potatoes and some steamed broccoli. Delicious, easy, AND didn’t heat up the kitchen! Thank you so much for sharing! Definitely keeping this one. 🙂
FYI, if anyone wants the nutrition information, the calculator I used put it at about 459 calories per serving.
So glad to hear it worked with the thighs! Thanks for sharing and so glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe!
Elizabeth Oakley
Stacey, I must say WOW. I made this tonight for dinner and it will be made again. My husband and I wanted to drink that gravy it was so good. The texture of the chicken was perfect after the 4th hour just like you posted. Thanks for taking the time to share a great recipe to all of us. Job well done and I look forward to not only making this again but making other things you have shared.
Awesome! So glad it turned out great for you and that y’all enjoyed it!
JC
Wonder if this could be served over egg noodles and maybe add some sliced mushrooms at the end of cooking?
Absolutely! That sounds great!
Kristine
Could I throw my potatoes in to cook with the chicken? Trying have supper done asap when I get home from work to feed “starving” kiddos.
You can, but they won’t take quite as long, so they might be too soft. Cutting them in larger chunks will help.
Barb
Hi! I am wondering if this recipe could be done in an InstantPot? I think the amount of liquid would have to be less but not sure what else. Do you know? Thank you for sharing your recipe!
I’ve not tried that and I’m not well versed in the Instant Pot, so I can’t say for sure.
Victoria
The recipe card is saying low for 3-4 hours but in the comments I’m reading low for 6-8 hours…which is it…?
For the best texture, 3 to 4 hours is best.
Sandra
This was so simple and absolutely scrape the plate delicious!! All of my picky eaters ate it up and asked for more!!
So glad everyone enjoyed it!!
Tonia Greer
HSo I’m on a budget and I’m using ingredients I already have. I dont have onion soup but I have onion gravy mix and brown gravy mix as well would it still work out flavor wise?? Also could I throw some quarter cut potatoes in the crock pot with the chicken if so how long should i let the chicken cook before I add them. Trying to do some diffrent things with chicken so my Husband doesn’t get bored. We are doing really good cutting hamburger out of our dinners so far we had hamburger onve last week. I am doing this chicken, veggie, and rice personal diet to help him feel better working outside all day the hamburger was just making him feel so bad. All these awsome chicken recipies are sure to suprise my mother in law too.
It sounds like it would work, but you’re creating a totally different recipe that I’ve not tested, so I can’t tell you exactly how it will turn out. Good luck!
Sara
This sounds delicious. Could I put this into a lot pie with veggies?
Hmmm… I’ve not tried that, but it sounds pretty good!
Jenna
Forgive my naivety, but should I prepare the onion and gravy mixes according to the instructions prior to mixing? I’m reviewing tonight in preparation for tomorrow and don’t want to mess it up!
No, you simply mix the dry packets with the ingredients listed in this recipe. Ignore the recipes on the packets.
Monica
Could I make this with pork loin roast?
I don’t see why not. 🙂 Enjoy!
Mary
HI Stacy, do u think it would be ok to use 1 packet each of brown gravy and a chicken gravy packet? I’m short one brown gravy n chicken is all I have! Should I chance it? Or do U think maybe just use the 1 packet? Thanks!
No, I think it will be just fine to use two different kinds.
Pauline
@Louise, this is a section for comments pertaining to the recipe, not a sounding board, if you don`t have anything to say about the recipe(s), just griping about them, than DON`T make them, but yes, it does have ingredients from (BIG named Corp) but doesn`t a lot of recipes? A recipe may say use flour, do you go out and grind up wheat, corn or rye or whatever to make your flour? NO, you buy it from a store that has their name brand plastered all over the packaging. If people don`t like the recipe(s) than don`t make them, but this recipe is helpful and can give others an idea on how to do this and helps give more suggestions on different ingredients.
Thank you Stacey, for these quick recipe(s) and loved your response to negative individuals who haven`t ever tried these recipe(s).
Thanks, Pauline! You made my day! 🙂
Morgan
Pauline,
Good for you. I can’t stand these trolls that are just posting to say something negative. Stacy is here giving us a recipe that he uses. If not interested then move along. I don’t like everything I see but I’m certainly not going to just spew negativity. This recipe sounds very good and easy to me.
Louise
Hi there. I don’t think this should be called a recipe. You’re basically just using someone else’s ( a giant corporation no less) by using packet mixes. What a waste of my time.
So glad you got that out. Hope your day gets better from here on out! 🙂
Rachel
@Louise don’t you have anything better to do at 2am than complain? Geesh get some sleep! This is a great “recipe” and not everyone thinks of doing something like this, especially new cooks. Stacey thanks for the great ideas & recipes, keep it up!!
Amanda
I made this for the first time last night. Everyone loved it. The only complaint was that it was salty. Will make again with less gravy.
You can also look for a low sodium gravy mix, which will help. Different brands have different amounts of salt. Glad you enjoyed it otherwise. 🙂
Rebecca
What brand of gravy packets did you use?
Hi Rebecca! I usually use McCormick brand.
Karen
We substituted Ranch dressing mix for the onion soup mix and loved this! Served on toast made with low carb bread so my husband could have it. He said it was the best low carb dish he’s had. Will definitely make it again!
Fantastic! Love hearing that!
Rusty Lillico
Sorry, but after seven hours on low the chicken was done but it was still chicken au jus. -needed a quarter-cup of flour and 20 mins on the stove to turn it into gravy. Waiting now to see if it works for the family, but it sure does smell wonderful!
Those gravy packets are often the culprit. Hope it turned out great after you made the adjustment!
Aileen
Stacey, I have to tell you that I tried this recipe last night and hubby and I absolutely loved it! It’s a keeper and going in the regular rotation. Thanks so much! 🙂
Awesome! I’m so glad y’all enjoyed it!
Connie
This would be awesome for beef chuck roast, too! YUM! Thanks!
I totally agree!
Christie
I only have one packet of brown gravy mix..will it still work?
It really depends on the size of the gravy packet. If nothing else, you’ll just have runny gravy.
Le-Ann
Made this today and it was scrumptious! And so very easy! This is definitely a keeper recipe that I will use again and again! Thank you!
I LOVE hearing things like that, Le-Ann!!!
Julie
Do you have nutrition information for this?
No. I don’t keep up with that information. There are a few great ones on the internet though.
cheer
The sodium level with this recipe has to be through the roof
Maybe. But the delicious level is through the roof too!
Morgan
❤️❤️❤️love your response
Thank you! 🙂
Elizabeth
The irony level of the user name ‘cheer’ for this comment is through the roof, too. 😉
Sharon Hoffman
Can I successfully use half water and half chicken broth for richer flavor?
Absolutely!
Nancy Larson
can you use leg quarters? if so, any changes to the recipe?
Absolutely! Depending on the size of the quarters, you may have to extend the cooking time a little.
Samantha Hall
I made this last night. I did add a little cornstarch/water mixture after removing the chicken from the gravy to thicken it a bit. Then I served the gravy over biscuits and the chicken. Got high praise from the hubby! Thanks for another great recipe, Stacey!
Awesome! So glad to hear y’all enjoyed it!
Michelle
I would love to try this recipe, but unfortunately my husband doesn’t like onions. Do you have any suggestions for substituting the dried onion soup mix? Is there another dried soup mix I could use?
Nykol
I’m actually making this right now. I substituted the onion mix with Ranch dip mix. Hopefully it works out.
Michelle
Please let me know if it does work as that would be perfect substitute.
Yes! Let us know!
Let us know how it turns out!
I’m just not sure. I’m afraid the onion soup mix is pretty important to the flavor profile.
Tan
I have a trick that might help you out. I love onions but can’t really stomach them – they make me sick as a dog. I love onion soup mix though. What I do it take a sifter and sift out the onion flakes from the seasoning and that does the trick. You get all the flavor without the onions.
Interesting, but a great tip if you don’t like the onion texture.
kim
Should I be using thawed chicken breasts???
Nearly all slow cooker manufacturers advise against using frozen meat in a slow cooker, so thawed would be best.
Kate
Just made this for the family. I normally cook for groups of over 130 people and needed to try it out, so,who better than the family to use as guinea pigs? It was wonderful. The gravy, though quite runny, kept the chicken moist and flavorful. The only thing I did different was I thickened the gravy with flour mixed in with a little bit of water and some of the cooked gravy, poured it back in to the crock pot for about an hour. Was wonderful! Would like to know how many servings you calculated for the recipe.
About 4 or 5 depending on the serving size.
Jenna
This just hit the slowcooker and it already smells so good in here! Looking forward to the end result 🙂
Hope it turned out great!
Joel
Had this in the slow cooker all day yesterday. Took about ten minutes to prepare and the flavors were delicious. Just before dinner I made some fresh mashed potatoes to go with it. My wife loved it. The slow cooker is my new friend.
Joel
I also steamed some frozen broccoli using a pot of boiling water, metal colander, and a lid from a larger pot/pan.
Yes, mine too! So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Joel!
Adeline
Hi,
Well this was wonderful… I fixed it for lunch last week and my ‘gkids just loved it —hubby too.
So one of my g’kids asked if she could have it for b’fast the next day…lol… I said no but you can have it again for lunch if you want…. she used a piece of bread to scrape her bowl !!
I will make this again !
Thanks
That’s fantastic, Adeline! I’m so happy to hear that everyone enjoyed it!
Melissa @ Served Up With Love
Goodness how can this one not be good! Love using my crock pot in the summer. The humidity here is thick too….I try to stay in the AC as much as possible. Thanks for another great recipe!