Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for busy weeknights. Tender shredded chicken cooked in a creamy, savory gravy is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasoning Mix:
- 1 packet (1 oz) dry ranch seasoning mix
Gravy Mix:
- 1 packet (0.87 oz) chicken gravy mix
Cream of Chicken Soup:
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
Chicken Broth:
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the ranch seasoning, gravy mix, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks and stir to coat evenly in the gravy.
- Serve: Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, noodles, or biscuits. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup for a variation in flavor.
- For a richer gravy, stir in a splash of heavy cream just before serving.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days and freeze beautifully.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
