Crockpot Chicken and Gravy: A Comforting Classic Recipe
This Crockpot Chicken and Gravy recipe brings a comforting and hearty meal that is easy to prepare. Tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts are slow-cooked in a rich mixture of ranch dressing mix, brown gravy mix, chicken broth, and cream of chicken soup, resulting in a creamy, flavorful gravy. Finished with a touch of sour cream and garnished with fresh parsley, this dish is perfect served over rice or mashed potatoes, evoking nostalgic home-cooked flavors with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)
Gravy Sauce
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix (1 oz)
- 1 packet brown gravy mix (1 oz)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz can)
- ½ cup sour cream
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Garnish
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Crockpot: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot in a single layer to ensure even cooking.
- Make the Gravy Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the ranch dressing mix, brown gravy mix, chicken broth, and cream of chicken soup. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Combine and Cook: Pour the prepared gravy mixture evenly over the chicken breasts inside the crockpot, making sure the chicken is fully coated. Cover with the lid and cook on low heat for 6 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooking is complete, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crockpot, mixing it thoroughly with the gravy to absorb all the flavors.
- Finish the Gravy: Stir in the sour cream until well combined to add creaminess to the gravy. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed to enhance the flavor.
- Serve: Serve the shredded chicken and rich gravy over a bed of rice or creamy mashed potatoes. Garnish with chopped parsley for a fresh and colorful finish.
- Optional Add-ins: For enhanced flavor, you can add chopped onions or minced garlic to the crockpot at the beginning of cooking.
- Storage Tip: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and freeze well, making this dish perfect for meal prep and future meals.
Notes
- Adding chopped onions or garlic at the start can deepen the flavor profile.
- Use low-sodium broth to control salt content.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or rice to soak up the delicious gravy.
- This recipe easily doubles for larger gatherings.
- Make sure to shred the chicken thoroughly to help it absorb more gravy.
- Leftovers freeze well; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Keywords: Crockpot Chicken, Chicken and Gravy, Slow Cooker Chicken, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, Ranch Chicken, Creamy Chicken Gravy
