Easy Crockpot Chicken and Gravy
A rich and creamy slow cooker chicken and gravy dish that's effortless to make. Perfect for busy weeknights, this comforting meal pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, rice, or biscuits.
Equipment
- Crockpot (Slow Cooker)
- Mixing Bowl
- Forks (for shredding chicken)
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs for extra tenderness
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can cream of chicken soup 10.5 oz, use gluten-free if needed
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix 1 oz packet
- 1 packet chicken gravy mix 0.87 oz packet
Seasonings
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika optional, for color and depth
For Extra Creaminess (Optional)
- 1 tbsp butter adds richness
- 1/2 cup sour cream for a creamy finish
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of your crockpot in a single layer.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, ranch seasoning mix, chicken gravy mix, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and paprika.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
- Set the crockpot to LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken directly in the crockpot using two forks.
- Stir in butter and sour cream for extra creaminess. Cook on low for another 10-15 minutes.
- Serve the creamy chicken and gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, biscuits, or egg noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free cream of chicken soup and a gluten-free gravy mix. To thicken the gravy, stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water).