Description
A comforting and easy slow cooker recipe featuring tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts cooked in a flavorful ranch and brown gravy mixture. Perfect for a hands-off meal served over mashed potatoes or rice.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasonings
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 oz)
- 1 packet brown gravy mix (about 1 oz)
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker in a single layer for even cooking.
- Add Seasonings: Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix evenly over the chicken breasts, then layer the brown gravy mix over the ranch seasoning to create a flavorful base.
- Add Liquids and Butter: Pour 1 cup of water around the chicken breasts to help dissolve the seasonings and create gravy. Place 1 tablespoon of butter on top of the chicken to add richness.
- Season Further: Sprinkle garlic powder and black pepper evenly over the chicken for extra flavor depth.
- Cook Low and Slow: Cover the slow cooker with the lid securely and set it to low heat for 6 to 7 hours to allow the chicken to cook gently and absorb the seasonings.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks to create tender, pull-apart pieces.
- Combine Shredded Chicken with Gravy: Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, stirring it into the gravy mixture to coat the meat evenly.
- Simmer Together: Let the chicken and gravy cook together on low for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend flavors.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the chicken and gravy mixture and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Serve the flavorful shredded chicken and gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or your preferred side dish for a hearty meal.
Notes
- For thicker gravy, reduce the added water to 3/4 cup or cook uncovered for the final 10 minutes to thicken.
- Adding chopped onions or mushrooms during the cooking time can enhance flavor and texture.
- Feel free to substitute ranch seasoning with your favorite dry herb seasoning blend to customize the flavor.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a side salad for a well-rounded meal.
