When it comes to comfort food, nothing hits the spot quite like chicken and gravy in a crock pot. This recipe is creamy, cozy, and made with just a few simple ingredients — the perfect busy weeknight meal that the whole family will love.
You’ll love how the tender chicken breasts soak up the savory gravy, making this the ultimate comfort food served over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
We are sharing tips to help you get the best results when making this recipe. If you don’t need the tips, scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and printable recipe card.
⭐ Why You’ll Love this Recipe ⭐
This easy slow cooker chicken recipe is a great way to make dinner stress-free. The cream of chicken soup, ranch seasoning, and chicken broth combine to create a savory gravy that’s silky, flavorful, and comforting. It’s a go-to meal that’s always a big hit with minimal effort — truly a set it and forget it classic.
Minimal effort, maximum flavor. Toss everything in and let the slow cooker do the work.
Family favorite — even picky kids love this creamy chicken in gravy crock pot recipe.
Perfect make-ahead meal. Stores well for 3–4 days and tastes even better the next day.
Versatile and comforting. Serve over mashed potatoes, brown rice, or even with a side of green beans for a complete meal.
🧾 Ingredients
📌 Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full ingredients list with quantities and step-by-step instructions!
- Chicken breasts
- Cream of chicken soup
- Ranch seasoning mix
- Chicken broth or water
Optional: Add a dash of garlic powder, black pepper, or a tablespoon of brown gravy mix for extra depth of flavor.
🕒 How to Make Chicken and Gravy in a Crock Pot
Add the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Layer the Flavors: Sprinkle ranch seasoning over the top, then spoon the cream of chicken soup over it. Pour in chicken broth or water.
Cook:
- On LOW for 4–6 hours, or
- On HIGH for 2–3 hours, until the chicken is fork-tender and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
Shred: Once the chicken is done, shred it right in the pot using two forks or a hand mixer for extra-easy shredding.
Mix it Up: Stir well so the gravy mixture coats every bite. If you like a thicker gravy, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir it in during the last hour of cooking.
Serve: Spoon the creamy crockpot chicken and savory gravy over mashed potatoes, white rice, or egg noodles.
👩🍳 Recipe Tips & Variations
- Thicker Gravy: Use a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons cold water) added near the end of cooking.
- Extra Creamy: Stir in a dollop of sour cream or a splash of heavy cream after shredding the chicken.
- More Flavor: Add onion powder, garlic powder, or lemon pepper for a twist.
- Add Veggies: Toss in a can of green beans or corn during the last hour for an all-in-one meal.
- Freezer Meal: Assemble all ingredients in a freezer bag, label, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw before cooking for an easy dump-and-go dinner.
🥘 Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave with a splash of broth if it thickens up.
This chicken and gravy slow cooker recipe also freezes beautifully — perfect for meal prepping or saving for a rainy day.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
This delicious chicken with creamy gravy is incredible served over:
- Mashed potatoes 🥔
- White or brown rice 🍚
- Egg noodles 🍜
- Or even a slice of toasted bread for a southern-inspired open-faced sandwich
Pair it with green beans or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
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Creamy Chicken and Gravy in a Crock Pot – The Ultimate Comfort Dinner
Ingredients
- 4 Chicken breasts
- 10.5 oz. cream of chicken soup
- 1 package ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup chicken broth or water
Directions
- Start by placing your chicken breasts in the bottom of the Crock-Pot.
- Top with ranch seasoning, cream of chicken soup and either chicken broth or water.
- Allow to slow cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours.
- Once the chicken has cooked through and fork tender, use a hand mixer or two forks to shred the chicken apart.
- Mix the ingredients together and plate over mashed potatoes, trust me on this!
- Serve over mashed potatoes and enjoy!
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