Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Breasts with Gravy recipe is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or Sunday dinners. Tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich, creamy gravy made with cream of chicken soup and ranch seasoning. This dish is easy to make, flavorful, and perfect for pairing with mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite side dish. Enjoy a hassle-free, delicious meal with minimal prep time and maximum flavor!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (optional, for extra richness)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Combine the Sauce: In a medium bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, ranch seasoning, and optional butter until well combined.
- Slow Cook the Chicken: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Pour the soup mixture over the chicken, making sure it’s evenly coated.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and can be shredded easily with a fork.
- Shred the Chicken: Once the chicken is cooked, shred it in the slow cooker using two forks. Stir the chicken into the gravy to combine.
- Serve: Serve the shredded chicken and gravy over rice, mashed potatoes, or your favorite side dish.
Notes
- Vegetable Add-ins: Consider adding vegetables like carrots, potatoes, or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Spicy Twist: Add cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy version.
- Alternative Soups: Experiment with cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup for different flavor profiles.
- Butter: Adding butter is optional but will enhance the richness of the gravy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-7 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
