Description
This Easy Crockpot Chicken and Creamy Gravy recipe offers a comforting and flavorful meal with tender chicken breasts cooked slowly in a creamy, savory ranch-flavored gravy. Perfect for busy days, this recipe requires minimal prep and delivers a hearty, satisfying dish ideal for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for searing)
Gravy
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 packet (1 oz) dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Lightly season the chicken breasts all over with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor during slow cooking.
- Sear the Chicken (Optional): Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown to add extra flavor. This step is optional and can be skipped for convenience.
- Set Up The Crockpot: Place the seasoned or seared chicken breasts into the crockpot, arranging them evenly.
- Mix the Gravy Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, dry ranch seasoning mix, and chicken broth. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Combine in the Crockpot: Pour the gravy mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the crockpot, ensuring they are well coated.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. The chicken is done when it is fully cooked through and tender enough to shred easily with a fork.
- Add the Creaminess: About 30 minutes before serving, gently stir in the sour cream to make the gravy rich and creamy.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the chicken with the creamy gravy spooned over the top. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. This dish pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite side.
Notes
- Searing the chicken before slow cooking adds flavor but can be skipped for a quicker prep.
- Use low sodium chicken broth if you want to control salt intake.
- Sour cream should be added near the end of cooking to prevent curdling.
- Feel free to substitute the cream of chicken soup with a homemade version for a fresher alternative.
- Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley for added color and flavor.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat gently to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking, Searing (Optional)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with gravy (approx. 1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: crockpot chicken, creamy chicken gravy, slow cooker recipe, easy chicken dinner, ranch chicken, comfort food
