Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy over mashed Potatoes cooks up into rich, flavorful gravy and juicy shredded chicken that practically falls apart. Ladle over mashed potatoes for an easy weeknight dinner that's filling and satisfying.
Why You'll Love This Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy Recipe
Are you ready to take your dinner game up a notch? If so, then this Chicken and Gravy over Mashed Potatoes recipe is the answer! This classic Southern comfort food can transform any ordinary Wednesday night into something that is guaranteed to bring smiles all around.
- Comfort food dinner: Tender shredded chicken, creamy gravy, and mashed potatoes make a filling meal without a lot of fuss.
- Slow cooker easy: The chicken cooks low and slow until it is tender enough to shred right in the gravy.
- Budget-friendly ingredients: Simple pantry staples and chicken make this a practical dinner for busy weeknights.
- Made for mashed potatoes: The gravy gives you plenty of sauce to spoon over mashed potatoes, rice, noodles, or biscuits.
Ingredients Overview
There's nothing quite like a warm, comforting bowl of chicken and gravy over mashed potatoes on a cold winter day. With just 10 minutes of prep time you'll have a delicious homemade meal in your slow cooker that you can forget until dinner time. Some of the items you'll need are:
- Chicken breasts - Get the boneless, skinless.
- Cream of chicken soup - Or, any condensed cream soup.
- Ranch Seasoning Mix - Store bought, or our Dry Ranch Dressing Mix recipe.
- Herbs de Provence Seasoning - Optional, great with chicken.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How To Make Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy Step by Step
This classic dish is easy to make in your slow cooker, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying your family. Below I'll walk you through the steps to make this easy chicken and gravy recipe.
Step 1: Start by placing the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker. Sprinkle the top of the chicken with the dry ranch seasoning mix.
Step 2. Empty the can of cream of chicken soup and either the chicken broth of the water to the slow cooker. Cover, and set the slow cooker to LOW for 4 - 6 hours, OR on HIGH for 2 - 3 hours.
Step 3. Once the chicken is cooked through and is fork tender, use a hand mixer or two forks and shred the chicken apart into medium sized chunks.
Step 4. Mix the shredded chicken with the gravy. Taste and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Plate over mashed potatoes (See our Instant Pot Bob Evans Mashed Potatoes Potatoes recipe) and serve while hot.
Serving Suggestions
This chicken and gravy recipe is delicious served over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles. You can also add some Collard Greens and Ham, Green Beans and Potatoes, or a Kale and White Bean Salad and make this a complete, hearty and filling meal.
Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few delicious variations when making this shredded chicken and gravy recipe:
- Add chili pepper flakes while cooking for a little heat.
- You can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts.
- Try Instant Pot Pork Butt or Beef Birria instead of chicken for a pulled pork and gravy variation over mashed potatoes.
- You can also add ½ cup of chopped vegetables to the Crockpot along with the chicken and gravy. Some good options include carrots, celery, and onions.
Tips for Success
Helpful tips to help you when making this recipe:
- Add some extra flavor with a bay leaf or a sprig of thyme added to the slow cooker.
- Use a slow cooker liner for faster clean up.
- If short on time, you can use a store bought rotisserie chicken. Shred, add the remaining ingredients, and slow cook for half the time.
Storage Options
Here is how I store leftovers when making this recipe:
- Store leftover shredded chicken and gravy in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can also store in freezer safe meal size containers and place in the freezer for up to 2 months. When you're ready to eat, thaw the chicken and gravy mixture overnight in the refrigerator.
- To reheat individual servings of chicken and gravy, simply microwave them on high for 1-2 minutes, or until heated through.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can make this recipe on the stovetop in a Dutch oven. Cook the chicken breasts until tender in a Dutch oven. Then, mix the gravy ingredients before adding them to the Dutch oven with the chicken. Simmer over medium low heat for about 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through and shreds easily with a fork.
es, you can use frozen chicken in this recipe. Just be sure to increase the cooking time by about 30 minutes.
Yes, you can make this recipe ahead of time and reheat it later. To do this, cook the chicken and gravy according to the recipe instructions. Then, let it cool completely and store it in freezer safe containers. Freeze up to 3 months, defrost in the refrigerator over night, then reheat with the microwave, or in a slow cooker.
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Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes
Equipment
- Crock Pot 6 qt Slow cooker
- Hamilton Beach 4-Quart Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 4 large Chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 1 packet Ranch Seasoning Mix any brand
- 1 can Cream of chicken soup any 10.5 oz condensed cream soup
- 1 cup Chicken broth or water
- 1 Bay leaf optional, but gives additional flavor
- 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by placing the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.4 large Chicken breasts
- Sprinkle the top of the chicken with the dry ranch seasoning mix.1 packet Ranch Seasoning Mix
- Empty the can of cream of chicken soup and either the chicken broth of the water to the slow cooker. PRO TIP: Add a bay leaf, ¼ teaspoon rosemary, or ¼ teaspoon thyme under the chicken for extra flavor.1 can Cream of chicken soup, 1 cup Chicken broth, 1 Bay leaf
- Cover, and set the slow cooker to LOW for 4 - 6 hours, OR on HIGH for 2 - 3 hours.
- Once the chicken is cooked through and is fork tender, use a hand mixer or two forks and shred the chicken apart into medium sized chunks.
- Mix the shredded chicken with the gravy. Taste and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Plate over mashed potatoes (See our Instant Pot Bob Evan's Mashed Potatoes recipe! - It's amazing!) and serve while hot.1 teaspoon Salt, ½ teaspoon Black pepper
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Notes
- Add some extra flavor with a bay leaf or a sprig of thyme added to the slow cooker.
- Serve over any mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
- Use a slow cooker liner for faster clean up.
- If short on time, you can use a store bought rotisserie chicken. Shred, add the remaining ingredients, and slow cook for half the time.
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