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Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy

Stacey – July 21, 2015 – 93 Comments

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This Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy couldn't get any easier and it's SO good! Plus, this recipe only calls for 4 ingredients!!

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!  This Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy couldn't get any easier and it's SO good! Plus, this recipe only calls for 4 ingredients!!

This Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy couldn't get any easier and it's SO good!
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Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Author Stacey

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

Find the gravy too thin?  Simply mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of  cold broth or water in a small bowl.   Stir the mixture it into the slow cooker.  Cover and increase the heat to high for about 20 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.  
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  1. Linds

    November 30, 2022 at 8:44 pm

    I’ve yet to see a recipe on your site that didn’t appeal to me. Your dishes look, sound, and are incredible!Linda

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    • Stacey

      December 1, 2022 at 10:32 am

      Thank you so much, Linda!

      Reply
  2. Elizabeth

    July 18, 2022 at 2:00 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      July 19, 2022 at 1:19 pm

      Slow cooker is definitely the way to go on a HOT day!

      Reply
      • Elizabeth

        July 19, 2022 at 11:47 pm

        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.

        Reply
        • Stacey

          July 26, 2022 at 5:25 pm

          So glad to hear it worked with the thighs! Thanks for sharing and so glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe!

          Reply
  3. Elizabeth Oakley

    April 30, 2020 at 5:16 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      May 1, 2020 at 9:45 am

      Awesome! So glad it turned out great for you and that y’all enjoyed it!

      Reply
  4. JC

    January 31, 2020 at 12:40 pm

    Wonder if this could be served over egg noodles and maybe add some sliced mushrooms at the end of cooking?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      February 3, 2020 at 1:19 pm

      Absolutely! That sounds great!

      Reply
    • Kristine

      September 12, 2021 at 6:05 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Stacey

        September 13, 2021 at 9:14 am

        You can, but they won’t take quite as long, so they might be too soft. Cutting them in larger chunks will help.

        Reply
  5. Barb

    July 28, 2019 at 5:02 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      July 29, 2019 at 1:28 pm

      I’ve not tried that and I’m not well versed in the Instant Pot, so I can’t say for sure.

      Reply
  6. Victoria

    November 7, 2018 at 10:26 am

    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…?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 7, 2018 at 4:41 pm

      For the best texture, 3 to 4 hours is best.

      Reply
  7. Sandra

    July 2, 2018 at 6:39 pm

    This was so simple and absolutely scrape the plate delicious!! All of my picky eaters ate it up and asked for more!!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      July 3, 2018 at 9:29 am

      So glad everyone enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  8. Tonia Greer

    June 18, 2018 at 9:25 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      June 18, 2018 at 2:20 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Sara

        May 28, 2019 at 4:27 pm

        This sounds delicious. Could I put this into a lot pie with veggies?

        Reply
        • Stacey

          May 28, 2019 at 10:05 pm

          Hmmm… I’ve not tried that, but it sounds pretty good!

          Reply
  9. Jenna

    November 30, 2017 at 7:59 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      December 3, 2017 at 9:18 pm

      No, you simply mix the dry packets with the ingredients listed in this recipe. Ignore the recipes on the packets.

      Reply
  10. Monica

    November 7, 2017 at 3:06 pm

    Could I make this with pork loin roast?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 8, 2017 at 1:53 pm

      I don’t see why not. 🙂 Enjoy!

      Reply
  11. Mary

    October 5, 2017 at 2:06 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      October 6, 2017 at 8:17 am

      No, I think it will be just fine to use two different kinds.

      Reply
  12. Pauline

    June 12, 2017 at 6:36 pm

    @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).

    Reply
    • Stacey

      June 13, 2017 at 8:59 am

      Thanks, Pauline! You made my day! 🙂

      Reply
    • Morgan

      July 15, 2019 at 11:10 pm

      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.

      Reply
  13. Louise

    May 9, 2017 at 2:08 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      May 10, 2017 at 12:06 pm

      So glad you got that out. Hope your day gets better from here on out! 🙂

      Reply
    • Rachel

      August 23, 2018 at 2:42 pm

      @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!!

      Reply
  14. Amanda

    May 3, 2017 at 9:54 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      May 3, 2017 at 4:07 pm

      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. 🙂

      Reply
    • Rebecca

      July 18, 2022 at 3:38 pm

      What brand of gravy packets did you use?

      Reply
      • Stacey

        July 19, 2022 at 1:09 pm

        Hi Rebecca! I usually use McCormick brand.

        Reply
  15. Karen

    January 11, 2017 at 4:51 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      January 12, 2017 at 8:54 am

      Fantastic! Love hearing that!

      Reply
  16. Rusty Lillico

    January 8, 2017 at 10:29 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      January 9, 2017 at 12:41 pm

      Those gravy packets are often the culprit. Hope it turned out great after you made the adjustment!

      Reply
  17. Aileen

    September 26, 2016 at 11:19 am

    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! 🙂

    Reply
    • Stacey

      September 29, 2016 at 10:02 am

      Awesome! I’m so glad y’all enjoyed it!

      Reply
  18. Connie

    July 29, 2016 at 3:09 pm

    This would be awesome for beef chuck roast, too! YUM! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      August 1, 2016 at 10:25 am

      I totally agree!

      Reply
  19. Christie

    July 26, 2016 at 9:24 pm

    I only have one packet of brown gravy mix..will it still work?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      August 1, 2016 at 10:29 am

      It really depends on the size of the gravy packet. If nothing else, you’ll just have runny gravy.

      Reply
  20. Le-Ann

    July 13, 2016 at 7:24 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      July 13, 2016 at 8:13 pm

      I LOVE hearing things like that, Le-Ann!!!

      Reply
  21. Julie

    May 25, 2016 at 3:28 pm

    Do you have nutrition information for this?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      May 26, 2016 at 4:27 pm

      No. I don’t keep up with that information. There are a few great ones on the internet though.

      Reply
  22. cheer

    May 19, 2016 at 3:26 am

    The sodium level with this recipe has to be through the roof

    Reply
    • Stacey

      May 23, 2016 at 4:42 pm

      Maybe. But the delicious level is through the roof too!

      Reply
      • Morgan

        July 15, 2019 at 11:04 pm

        ❤️❤️❤️love your response

        Reply
        • Stacey

          July 16, 2019 at 11:38 am

          Thank you! 🙂

          Reply
    • Elizabeth

      July 19, 2022 at 8:49 am

      The irony level of the user name ‘cheer’ for this comment is through the roof, too. 😉

      Reply
  23. Sharon Hoffman

    May 18, 2016 at 5:07 am

    Can I successfully use half water and half chicken broth for richer flavor?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      May 23, 2016 at 4:43 pm

      Absolutely!

      Reply
  24. Nancy Larson

    May 14, 2016 at 4:48 pm

    can you use leg quarters? if so, any changes to the recipe?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      May 16, 2016 at 9:03 am

      Absolutely! Depending on the size of the quarters, you may have to extend the cooking time a little.

      Reply
  25. Samantha Hall

    March 5, 2016 at 8:08 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      March 8, 2016 at 11:02 am

      Awesome! So glad to hear y’all enjoyed it!

      Reply
  26. Michelle

    October 19, 2015 at 1:14 pm

    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?

    Reply
    • Nykol

      October 20, 2015 at 10:38 am

      I’m actually making this right now. I substituted the onion mix with Ranch dip mix. Hopefully it works out.

      Reply
      • Michelle

        October 20, 2015 at 10:51 am

        Please let me know if it does work as that would be perfect substitute.

        Reply
        • Stacey

          October 21, 2015 at 4:29 pm

          Yes! Let us know!

          Reply
      • Stacey

        October 21, 2015 at 4:29 pm

        Let us know how it turns out!

        Reply
    • Stacey

      October 21, 2015 at 4:28 pm

      I’m just not sure. I’m afraid the onion soup mix is pretty important to the flavor profile.

      Reply
    • Tan

      August 10, 2016 at 12:46 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Stacey

        August 13, 2016 at 9:25 am

        Interesting, but a great tip if you don’t like the onion texture.

        Reply
  27. kim

    September 29, 2015 at 7:08 pm

    Should I be using thawed chicken breasts???

    Reply
    • Stacey

      September 30, 2015 at 9:51 am

      Nearly all slow cooker manufacturers advise against using frozen meat in a slow cooker, so thawed would be best.

      Reply
  28. Kate

    September 27, 2015 at 7:21 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      September 29, 2015 at 4:29 pm

      About 4 or 5 depending on the serving size.

      Reply
  29. Jenna

    September 23, 2015 at 9:15 am

    This just hit the slowcooker and it already smells so good in here! Looking forward to the end result 🙂

    Reply
    • Stacey

      September 29, 2015 at 4:25 pm

      Hope it turned out great!

      Reply
  30. Joel

    August 1, 2015 at 7:59 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Joel

      August 1, 2015 at 8:02 am

      I also steamed some frozen broccoli using a pot of boiling water, metal colander, and a lid from a larger pot/pan.

      Reply
    • Stacey

      August 13, 2015 at 3:07 pm

      Yes, mine too! So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Joel!

      Reply
  31. Adeline

    July 31, 2015 at 2:42 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Stacey

      August 13, 2015 at 3:07 pm

      That’s fantastic, Adeline! I’m so happy to hear that everyone enjoyed it!

      Reply
  32. Melissa @ Served Up With Love

    July 28, 2015 at 8:16 pm

    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!

    Reply

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