Simple Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy
This Simple Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy recipe is an easy, satisfying meal that combines tender chicken with a rich, velvety gravy.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts About 1.5 to 2 pounds total.
Gravy Base
- 1 can cream of chicken soup 10.5 ounces.
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix 1 ounce.
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Garnish
- to taste fresh parsley Optional for garnish.
Instructions
- Lightly spray the inside of your slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Lay the chicken breasts evenly on the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a separate bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, onion powder, and chicken broth. Stir until well mixed.
- Pour the gravy mixture over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Check the internal temperature of the chicken to ensure it reaches at least 165°F.
- Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker and mix it into the gravy.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Consider adding vegetables like carrots or potatoes for a complete meal. You can also use turkey or a whole chicken.