Description
Hearty slow cooker chicken and gravy promises comfort with minimal effort, delivering rich flavors that melt in your mouth. Creamy sauce and tender chicken create a satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) cream of chicken soup
Seasoning and Dry Ingredients:
- 1 packet (1 ounce / 28 grams) ranch seasoning mix
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Arrange chicken breasts or thighs at the bottom of the slow cooker, seasoning generously with salt and pepper for enhanced flavor profile.
- Whisk together cream of chicken soup, ranch seasoning mix, chicken broth, milk, flour, garlic powder, and onion powder in a medium bowl until the mixture becomes completely smooth and homogeneous.
- Gently cascade the gravy mixture over the chicken, ensuring complete and even coverage across all protein surfaces.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set the temperature: low setting for 6-7 hours or high setting for 3-4 hours, allowing the chicken to become supremely tender and easily manipulated.
- After cooking duration, carefully extract chicken from the slow cooker and utilize two forks to meticulously shred the meat into delicate strands.
- Reintegrate shredded chicken into the existing gravy, stirring thoroughly to distribute meat evenly throughout the sauce.
- Optional: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley for visual appeal and additional herbaceous notes.
- Present the dish over creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or tender egg noodles to transform this preparation into a satisfying, complete meal.
Notes
- Swap cream of chicken soup for a homemade version to reduce sodium and control ingredients for a healthier alternative.
- Use Greek yogurt or low-fat milk instead of whole milk to create a lighter, protein-packed gravy without sacrificing creaminess.
- Customize seasoning by adding herbs like thyme or rosemary for an elevated flavor profile that transforms the basic recipe into a gourmet dish.
- For gluten-free dietary needs, replace regular flour with cornstarch or a gluten-free flour blend to maintain the gravy’s thickness and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 282 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg