Crockpot Chicken and Gravy Recipe
This easy and comforting Crockpot Chicken and Gravy recipe features tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts slow-cooked in a flavorful ranch and brown gravy sauce. Finished with creamy sour cream and garnished with fresh parsley, it’s perfect served over rice or mashed potatoes for a satisfying family meal.
- Author: Amy
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Chicken
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (Approximately 1.5 lbs)
Sauce
- 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 can)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Seasoning & Garnish
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
- Prepare chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the crockpot, spreading them out evenly at the bottom.
- Mix sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine the ranch dressing mix, brown gravy mix, chicken broth, and cream of chicken soup. Whisk the ingredients thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the chicken breasts in the crockpot, making sure each piece is coated evenly with the sauce.
- Cook low and slow: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 6 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through, tender, and easily shredable.
- Shred chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken pieces and shred them using two forks right in the gravy to absorb the flavors.
- Add sour cream and season: Stir the shredded chicken back into the gravy, then mix in the sour cream thoroughly. Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Serve and garnish: Serve the creamy chicken and gravy mixture over rice or mashed potatoes for a hearty meal. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for color and freshness.
- Optional flavor enhancer: For added depth of flavor, consider adding chopped onions or garlic at the beginning with the chicken in the crockpot.
- Storage tip: This dish freezes well in airtight containers, making it convenient for future meals and easy reheating.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs if preferred; they remain juicy and flavorful.
- Adding vegetables such as mushrooms or carrots can bulk up the dish.
- Adjust sour cream quantity to your preference for creaminess.
- To reduce sodium, use low-sodium broth and gravy mix.
- This recipe pairs wonderfully with steamed green vegetables for a balanced meal.
Keywords: crockpot chicken, chicken and gravy, slow cooker chicken, easy chicken recipe, comfort food, ranch chicken