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Crockpot Chicken with Creamy Gravy Recipe

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This Crockpot Chicken and Gravy recipe is a comforting and easy slow-cooked meal featuring tender boneless chicken breasts cooked in a creamy ranch and gravy sauce. Perfect for busy days, the dish combines sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and savory seasonings to create a rich and flavorful gravy that pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)

Gravy Mixture

  • 1 oz (1 packet) ranch dressing mix
  • 1 oz (1 packet) brown gravy mix
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
  • ½ cup sour cream

Seasoning & Garnish

  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chicken: Rinse chicken breasts under cold water, then pat them dry with paper towels. Place the chicken pieces evenly into the crockpot.
  2. Mix Gravy Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, and brown gravy mix until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
  3. Combine in Crockpot: Pour the prepared creamy gravy mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the crockpot, ensuring each piece is well covered.
  4. Season: Add salt and pepper to taste over the chicken and gravy mixture to enhance the flavors.
  5. Slow Cook: Secure the crockpot lid tightly and cook the chicken on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours. The chicken is done when it is fork-tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  6. Shred Chicken: Carefully remove the cooked chicken breasts from the crockpot and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir it into the gravy sauce thoroughly.
  7. Final Touch and Serve: Gently stir to combine the shredded chicken with the creamy gravy. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles for a delicious meal.

Notes

  • For best results, use fresh chicken breasts for optimal texture.
  • You can substitute the ranch and brown gravy mix with your favorite seasoning blends if preferred.
  • Shredding the chicken after cooking helps it absorb the flavorful gravy better.
  • If the gravy is too thick after cooking, add a splash of chicken broth to thin it out.
  • This dish freezes well—store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
  • Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.