crock pot chicken and gravy

Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy is the ultimate comfort food, offering a deliciously easy and hands-off way to enjoy a hearty meal. With tender chicken cooked to perfection in a rich, flavorful gravy, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.

Simply throw everything into the Crock Pot, set it, and let it cook, while you relax or focus on other tasks. Serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up all that delicious gravy for a meal everyone will love!

Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy

Ingredients:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)

1 packet of ranch seasoning mix

1 packet of brown gravy mix

1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup (or you can use cream of mushroom soup)

1 cup chicken broth (or water)

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon butter (optional, for extra richness)

Instructions:

Prepare the Chicken:
Begin by placing the boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs) in the bottom of your Crock Pot. No need to thaw the chicken if it’s frozen; the slow cooker will cook it to perfection.

Seasoning:
In a small bowl, combine the ranch seasoning mix, brown gravy mix, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Sprinkle this seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the Crock Pot. These seasonings will infuse the chicken with flavor and help create the rich gravy.

Add Soup and Broth:
Next, add the can of cream of chicken soup to the Crock Pot. You can also use cream of mushroom soup for a slightly different flavor. Stir the soup around a little to mix with the seasoning, but don’t worry about fully blending it at this point. Then, pour in the chicken broth (or water) to help the gravy form. If you’d like an extra creamy texture, you can add butter at this point, though it’s optional.

Cook on Low:
Cover the Crock Pot with its lid, and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. The chicken will become tender and fall apart, and the gravy will thicken as it simmers. If you prefer a faster cook time, you can cook it on high for about 3 to 4 hours, but slow cooking on low yields the most tender results.

Shred the Chicken:
Once the chicken is fully cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the Crock Pot. The chicken should pull apart easily. Stir the shredded chicken into the gravy to ensure it’s coated evenly with the sauce.

Adjust Seasonings:
Taste the gravy and chicken mixture, and adjust the salt and pepper as needed.

If you like a thicker gravy, you can continue to cook it uncovered for another 20-30 minutes on low to allow some of the liquid to evaporate.

Serve:
Once the chicken is shredded and the gravy is well-mixed, it’s ready to serve! This dish pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, rice, or even pasta. You can also serve it with crusty bread to soak up the gravy.

Tips for the Best Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy:

Use Chicken Thighs for Extra Flavor:
While chicken breasts are commonly used in this recipe, chicken thighs can be a great option as they remain more moist and flavorful after slow cooking.

Double the Gravy:
If you love extra gravy, you can double the amount of cream of chicken soup and chicken broth. This will ensure you have more delicious gravy to pour over your sides.

Serve with Vegetables:
For a more complete meal, you can add vegetables to the Crock Pot, like carrots or potatoes. Add them in at the beginning so they cook along with the chicken.

Make It a Freezer Meal:
You can prepare the ingredients for this dish in advance and freeze them in a bag or container.

When you’re ready to cook, just dump everything into the Crock Pot and cook as usual. This is a great make-ahead meal for busy days.

Add Herbs for Extra Flavor:
Fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, or parsley can be added to the Crock Pot for added aroma and depth of flavor. Add them towards the end of cooking to keep their taste fresh.

This Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy is perfect for a cozy family dinner or for meal prepping.

The best part is that it requires very little active preparation but results in a mouthwatering dish that everyone will love! Enjoy the tender chicken and savory gravy over your favorite sides.