Crockpot Chicken And Gravy: A Taste Of Comforting Memories Recipe
This Crockpot Chicken and Gravy recipe offers a comforting, tender chicken dish infused with rich flavors from ranch dressing, brown gravy, and cream of chicken soup. Perfectly cooked low and slow in a crockpot, the chicken becomes juicy and melts in your mouth, served best over rice or mashed potatoes, garnished with fresh parsley for a touch of color and freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)
Sauce Mix
- 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)
- ½ cup sour cream
Seasoning and Garnish
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the crockpot, ensuring they are arranged in a single layer for even cooking.
- Make the Sauce: 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 sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the crockpot, making sure each piece is well coated. Cover the crockpot with the lid.
- Slow Cook: Cook on low heat for approximately 6 hours until the chicken is fully cooked, tender, and easy to shred.
- Shred the Chicken: Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the crockpot, mixing it with the gravy to absorb more flavor.
- Finish the Sauce: Stir in the sour cream until the sauce reaches a creamy consistency. Season with salt and black pepper to your taste preference.
- Serve: Spoon the chicken and rich gravy over cooked rice or mashed potatoes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for added color and flavor.
- Optional Enhancements: For more flavor, consider adding chopped onions or garlic into the crockpot at the beginning of cooking.
- Storage Tips: Any leftovers can be refrigerated and freeze well for future meals, maintaining both flavor and texture.
Notes
- Adding chopped onions or garlic in the crockpot before cooking enhances the flavor.
- Cook on low heat to ensure the chicken stays tender and juicy.
- This dish pairs excellently with rice, mashed potatoes, or buttered noodles.
- Leftovers freeze well; store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper after cooking to prevent oversalting.
Keywords: crockpot chicken, chicken and gravy, slow cooker chicken, comfort food, ranch chicken, brown gravy
