How do you cook chicken in gravy in a slow cooker?

Begin by laying boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs at the bottom of your slow cooker. Then, pour a blend of cream of chicken soup, ranch seasoning, chicken gravy mix, and a splash of water or broth over the top. Cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, then stir before serving. This method works perfectly for any easy crockpot chicken and gravy recipe.

Can I add gravy mix to a slow cooker?

Yes, and it’s one of the secrets to flavorful crockpot chicken and gravy. Adding a dry gravy packet directly to the slow cooker creates a thick, seasoned base that transforms into silky gravy as it cooks. Just mix it with soup or broth to help it dissolve and blend better.

Is it okay to put raw chicken in a slow cooker?

Absolutely. In fact, most chicken and gravy crockpot recipes call for starting with raw chicken. As long as you cook on low or high for the recommended time, the chicken will reach a safe internal temperature (165°F) and become fall-apart tender.

What should I serve with crockpot chicken and gravy?

Classic sides include mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles, anything that can soak up that delicious gravy. For a lighter option, serve your plain chicken crockpot chicken and gravy over cauliflower mash or steamed veggies. A flaky biscuit or slice of sourdough is perfect for scooping, too.

Chicken and Gravy Crockpot Magic: Just 5 Ingredients!

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

1 packet (1 oz) dry ranch seasoning mix

1 packet (0.87 oz) chicken gravy mix

2 cans (10.5 oz each) cream of chicken soup

1 cup water or chicken broth

Optional: 1/2 cup sour cream or cream cheese

Instructions

1. Place chicken in the bottom of your slow cooker.

2. Sprinkle ranch mix and gravy mix over the chicken.

3. Add cream of chicken soup and pour in water or broth.

4. Do not stir; cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.

5. After cooking, stir everything together and shred chicken if desired.

6. Optional: Stir in sour cream or cream cheese before serving.

Notes

Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, noodles, or biscuits.

For a thicker gravy, add a cornstarch slurry near the end.

Try using chicken thighs for a richer texture.

Author: Ellie
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 6 hrs
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 390
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 950mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 11g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 34g
Cholesterol: 100mg

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