Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy: Cozy Family Dinner
Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy is the ultimate cozy family dinner. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to the most tender, flavorful chicken and a creamy, homemade gravy. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Crockpot Garlic Herb Chicken & Veggies for Cozy Nights and Crispy Cast Iron Skillet Pizza.
Why This Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy: Cozy Family Dinner Is Pure Comfort
- Easy, hands-off cooking
- Creamy, homemade gravy
- Tender, flavorful chicken
- Family-friendly and budget-friendly
What You'll Need for Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy: Cozy Family Dinner
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Chicken broth
- Cream of chicken soup
- Milk
- Onion
- Garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Thyme
- Optional: Fresh parsley
- Optional: Green beans
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Chicken breasts: You can also use chicken thighs.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
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How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy: Cozy Family Dinner
- Step 1: Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and thyme.
- Step 2: Add onion, garlic, chicken broth, and cream of chicken soup to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Step 4: Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred. Stir in milk. Use an immersion blender to blend the gravy until smooth.
- Step 5: Return chicken to the slow cooker. Serve over rice or noodles with green beans.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy: Cozy Family Dinner
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overcook the chicken. It can become dry. If you're not sure, use a meat thermometer to check for 165°F.
- Pro tip: For extra flavor, brown the chicken in a pan before adding it to the slow cooker.
- Pro tip: Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce for extra depth of flavor.
Storing & Reheating Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy: Cozy Family Dinner
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Make-ahead tip: This recipe can be made ahead and frozen or refrigerated before serving.
Freezing Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy: Cozy Family Dinner
Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a thicker gravy, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and stir it into the gravy before blending.
- Best substitution: Substitute the cream of chicken soup with a homemade cream soup mixture: 2 tablespoons of butter, 2 tablespoons of flour, and 1 cup of milk, cooked until thickened.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the chicken and gravy mixture up to 24 hours ahead. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
- Troubleshooting: If the gravy is too thin, cook it on the stovetop over medium heat until it thickens. If it's too thick, stir in a little more milk.
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Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy: Cozy Family Dinner
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Chicken broth
- Cream of chicken soup
- Milk
- Onion
- Garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
Seasonings
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Thyme
Optional Toppings
- Fresh parsley
- Green beans
Instructions
- Step 1: Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and thyme.
- Step 2: Add onion, garlic, chicken broth, and cream of chicken soup to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Step 4: Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred. Stir in milk. Use an immersion blender to blend the gravy until smooth.
- Step 5: Return chicken to the slow cooker. Serve over rice or noodles with green beans.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a thicker gravy, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and stir it into the gravy before blending.
- Best substitution: Substitute the cream of chicken soup with a homemade cream soup mixture: 2 tablespoons of butter, 2 tablespoons of flour, and 1 cup of milk, cooked until thickened.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the chicken and gravy mixture up to 24 hours ahead. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
- Troubleshooting: If the gravy is too thin, cook it on the stovetop over medium heat until it thickens. If it's too thick, stir in a little more milk.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.
- Make ahead: This recipe can be made ahead and frozen or refrigerated before serving.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 380
- Protein: 35g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbs: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Cholesterol: 100mg
- Sat. Fat: 7g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy: Cozy Family Dinner FAQs
Yes, you can prepare the chicken and gravy mixture up to 24 hours ahead. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Overcooking is the most common reason for dry chicken. Use a meat thermometer to check for 165°F.
Yes, freeze leftovers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Yes, cook on high pressure for 15 minutes with a 10-minute natural release.
This recipe is a good source of protein and can be made healthier by using low-sodium broth and cream of chicken soup, and by serving it over brown rice or whole-grain noodles.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy: Cozy Family Dinner and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
