An Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Dinner Recipe Your Entire Family Will Love
If you’re searching for easy crockpot chicken recipes, this simple slow cooker creamy chicken and gravy is a family favorite. Made with just a few pantry staples—boneless chicken breasts, cream of chicken soup, chicken gravy mix and a bit of sour cream—this dish is rich, comforting and effortless. Serve it over mashed potatoes, rice or pasta for a hearty meal that even picky eaters will enjoy.
Round the dinner out with a side of steamed green beans, roasted carrots or broccoli for a complete, balanced meal. Leftovers reheat well, making this recipe great for lunches the next day.

Easy Crockpot Chicken And Gravy Recipe
- 2–3 large boneless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 2 packets chicken gravy mix
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Garlic powder and black pepper to taste
- Mashed potatoes, rice or pasta for serving

Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with black pepper and garlic powder.
- In the crockpot, whisk together the water, cream of chicken soup and both packets of chicken gravy mix.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the crockpot and spoon the gravy mixture over the top to coat the breasts.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours, or until the chicken shreds easily.
- Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks, then return the shredded chicken to the crockpot.
- Stir in the sour cream and let the mixture warm for another 10–15 minutes to thicken and meld flavors.
- Serve the creamy chicken and gravy over mashed potatoes, rice or pasta. Enjoy.

This creamy chicken and gravy is comfort food that often reminds me of holiday meals. It’s especially satisfying on chilly evenings when you want something warm and filling. The texture from serving it over rice or mashed potatoes is particularly nice, but both are delicious options.
If you need a faster method, you can adapt this recipe for an Instant Pot or pressure cooker—shortening the cook time while still producing tender shredded chicken and a creamy gravy.

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Easy Crockpot Chicken & Gravy
Ingredients
- 2-3 large boneless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 pounds)
- 2 packets chicken gravy mix
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- pepper and garlic powder to taste
- mashed potatoes, rice or pasta for serving
Instructions
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Generously season the chicken breasts with black pepper and garlic powder.
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In the crockpot, whisk together water, cream of chicken soup and both packets of gravy mix until smooth.
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Add the seasoned chicken breasts and spoon the gravy over them to coat well.
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Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or until the chicken easily shreds.
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Shred the cooked chicken with two forks into bite-sized pieces.
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Stir in the sour cream and let the mixture warm for an additional 15 minutes to thicken.
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Serve over mashed potatoes, rice or pasta and enjoy.
Notes
- Salt: taste before adding extra salt. The soup and gravy mix often provide enough seasoning for many families.
- Consistency: for a thinner, saucier gravy, stir in up to an additional 1/2 cup water before serving.
If you like this recipe, check out these 16 Lazy Chicken Dinner Recipes For Your Picky Family. 🙂



