Description
A comforting and easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy recipe featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in savory ranch seasoning, creamy chicken soup, and rich gravy mix. Perfect for a hearty family meal served over mashed potatoes, rice, or biscuits.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet (1 oz) dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet (0.87 oz) chicken gravy mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Liquids and Others
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Place chicken in slow cooker: Arrange the boneless, skinless chicken breasts evenly in the bottom of your slow cooker to ensure even cooking.
- Add seasonings: Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix, chicken gravy mix, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper over the chicken breasts for a flavorful base.
- Add soup and broth: Pour the cream of chicken soup and low-sodium chicken broth over the seasoned chicken. Stir gently to combine the ingredients without disturbing the chicken too much.
- Add butter: Place the tablespoon of unsalted butter on top of the chicken mixture to add richness and help create a smooth gravy.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Shred chicken: Once done, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker and stir it well to mix with the gravy.
- Serve: Serve the shredded chicken and gravy hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or biscuits for a hearty meal.
Notes
- For thicker gravy, remove the chicken after cooking and simmer the liquid on the stovetop to reduce it before shredding the chicken back in.
- Use low-sodium broth to control salt levels and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with olive oil and use dairy-free cream of chicken soup.
- You can add vegetables like carrots or mushrooms for extra flavor by placing them at the bottom of the slow cooker before the chicken.
