Name: Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 5 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts; 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup; 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix; 1 cup chicken broth

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy

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Ingredients

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy

4 chicken breasts boneless and skinless

10 ½ ounces cream of chicken soup

2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix

1 cup chicken broth

Instructions

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Instructions

Begin by placing your chicken breasts at the bottom of the Crock-Pot.

Sprinkle ranch seasoning on top, mix in cream of chicken soup, and add either chicken broth or water.

You have the option to let it slow cook on LOW for a span of 4-6 hours or alternatively, you can select HIGH and cook it for 2-3 hours.

Once the chicken is thoroughly cooked, use either a hand mixer or two forks to separate the chicken into shreds.

After shredding, stir and serve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pat Chicken Dry Before Adding 💧
Pat your chicken breasts completely dry with paper towels before placing them in the slow cooker—this prevents excess moisture from diluting your gravy and helps it develop a richer, more concentrated flavor.
Bloom the Ranch Seasoning 🧈
Mix the ranch seasoning with a splash of the chicken broth into a paste before adding to the cooker; this helps distribute the seasonings evenly and prevents clumping for a smoother, more cohesive gravy.
Use Low Heat for Optimal Cooking 🕐
Cook on LOW for 6-7 hours rather than HIGH for 3-4 hours to ensure the chicken stays tender and juicy while the cream soup base thickens naturally without curdling or separating.
Thicken at the End for Perfect Consistency ✨
In the last 30 minutes, mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry and stir it in to achieve your desired gravy thickness—this gives you control over the final consistency without overcooking the chicken.
Shred Instead of Serving Whole Pieces 🍗
Shred or cut the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces before serving; this allows the meat to absorb more of the flavorful gravy and creates a more cohesive, restaurant-quality dish texture.