Description
This cozy crockpot chicken and gravy recipe is a soul-soothing dish perfect for chilly days, transforming chicken into a tender delight smothered in rich gravy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet of ranch dressing mix
- 1 packet of brown gravy mix
- 1 cup of chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or mashed potatoes for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts directly in the bottom of your crockpot.
- Mix the sauces: In a medium bowl, combine the ranch dressing mix, brown gravy mix, and chicken broth until smooth and fully blended.
- Combine sauces and chicken: Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the crockpot, ensuring they are well coated.
- Season: Sprinkle salt and pepper over everything to enhance the flavors of the sauce and chicken.
- Cook: Cover your crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and shreds easily.
- Shred the chicken: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken right in the pot, mixing it thoroughly with the rich gravy.
- Serve: Ladle the chicken and gravy over a bed of rice or fluffy mashed potatoes for a comforting and delicious meal.
Notes
Utilize a crockpot for easy cleanup and to allow the chicken to absorb flavors for a tender texture. Consider adding vegetables during cooking for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg