Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy Recipe
This Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish that is easy to prepare. Tender chicken cooked in a rich gravy with ranch seasoning, this meal is perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Gravy Mix:
- 1 packet (1 oz) dry chicken gravy mix
Ranch Seasoning:
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
Cream of Chicken Soup Mixture:
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Thickening Agent (Optional):
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the Chicken: Lay the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Prepare the Gravy Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine gravy mix, ranch seasoning, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, black pepper, and garlic powder. Pour over the chicken.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the Chicken: Shred the cooked chicken using two forks. For a thicker gravy, mix cornstarch with water and add to the slow cooker. Let it cook for an additional 15 minutes to thicken.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Notes
- Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days and freeze beautifully for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
