Easy Chicken and Gravy Dinner for Busy Weeknights

With a mere 4 ingredients, this recipe for Chicken and Gravy couldn’t be easier to prepare. Believe me, you’ll be amazed at how the crockpot transforms chicken breasts, cream of chicken soup, ranch seasoning, and chicken broth into a truly satisfying and delectable meal.

What you get is soft tender chicken in a savory and thick broth. Served over mashed potatoes, this chicken and gravy is simply delicious.

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Perfect for those busy weeknights or even those weekend days when you are running around with the kids, crockpot meals are truly the best. With just a few minutes of prep, you can come home to a hearty and satisfying meal.

You could even get all the ingredients ready the night before and leave the crockpot in the fridge. Come the morning turn it on and you’ll be all set.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe for Chicken and Gravy

• Super simple to prepare
• Only 4 ingredients
• Family-friendly
• Set it and forget it
• Easily modifiable

Equipment

• crockpot
• hand mixer or stand mixer

If you’ve aren’t quite sure what the difference is between a crockpot and a slow cooker, they are one in the same. Crockpot is the brand name of a slow cooker.

Patented way back in 1940, the crockpot has always been one of my favorite kitchen gadgets. It just makes dinner time a little easier.

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts
• 10.5 oz. cream of chicken soup
• 1 ranch seasoning mix
• 1 cup of chicken broth or water

How To Make Chicken and Gravy with Mashed Potatoes

Feel free to modify the recipe to suit your taste preferences, add some spice, or change up the type of soup. You can also double the recipe if you are expecting a big crowd or prep this meal during your weekly meal prep and then reheat it when you want to serve it. Simmer for 4 or 6 hours, the choice is yours depending on how much time you have. Leftovers keep for 3-4 days in an airtight container in the fridge or you can store them in the freezer for 3 months.

• Start by placing your chicken breasts in the bottom of the Crock-Pot.
• Top with ranch seasoning, cream of chicken soup and either chicken broth or water.

• Allow to slow cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours.

• Once the chicken has cooked through and is fork tender, use a stand mixer, hand mixer or two forks to shred the chicken apart.

• Mix the ingredients together thoroughly, trust me on this!

• Serve over mashed potatoes and enjoy!

Variations

• Change up the spice packet and use a different flavor profile; Cajun, Italian or just use a combination of herbs and spices you already have on hand.
• Brown some mushrooms or onions in the crockpot before you add the balance of the ingredients.
• Pour in a touch of wine for a fruity flavor.
• Mix in fresh or dried herbs.

Tips and Tricks

• If you can’t find cream of chicken soup try cream of mushroom or celery.
• Use a low sodium chicken broth if you decide to use broth. This way you can control the amount of salt the recipe has.
• Season the chicken with salt and pepper before you place it in the slow cooker to bring out the flavor.
• If your gravy turns out a little too watery, make a slurry with cornstarch and water and mix it in.

What is chicken gravy made of?

Chicken gravy is typically made with a mix of butter, flour, and broth. However, in this recipe, the gravy is created by cooking the chicken breasts with broth, ranch seasoning, and chicken soup.

Can I use drumsticks for this recipe?

Yes, you can substitute drumsticks for the chicken breasts.

Is it okay to put raw chicken in the slow cooker?

Yes, you can absolutely put raw chicken in the slow cooker.

Is it better to brown the chicken before it goes in the slow cooker?

It is not necessary to brown the chicken but it does create a nice seared caramelized surface.

Is chicken better in the crockpot or in the oven?

Both ways are good in my humble opinion though the crockpot is often a great way to prepare a hands off meal.