Crockpot Creamy Ranch Chicken and Gravy
This easy crockpot creamy ranch chicken and gravy is a comforting, hands-off family dinner featuring juicy chicken, ranch seasoning, and a rich, velvety cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks, it’s a crowd-pleaser that requires minimal prep and delivers maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours (low) or 2.5-3 hours (high)
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
- 2 packets (2 ounces total) chicken gravy mix
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- Fresh parsley or chives, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Lightly spray the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick spray or use a slow cooker liner.
- Lay the chicken breasts (or thighs) in a single layer on the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together chicken broth, ranch seasoning mix, chicken gravy mix, black pepper, and garlic powder (if using) until powders dissolve.
- Pour the seasoned broth mixture evenly over the chicken, ensuring the chicken is mostly submerged.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2.5-3 hours, until chicken is fork-tender and reaches 165°F.
- Use tongs or two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crockpot (or leave in larger pieces if preferred).
- Scatter the cubed cream cheese over the hot chicken and gravy. Stir gently to combine. Cover and let sit for about 10 minutes so the cream cheese melts into the sauce. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed. For a thicker sauce, cook uncovered on high for 10-15 minutes or stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water).
- Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles. Garnish with chopped parsley or chives if desired.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free gravy mix and check your ranch seasoning. Chicken thighs are more forgiving if you tend to overcook. Add extra veggies like mushrooms or spinach for nutrition. If using frozen chicken, add 30-45 minutes to cook time. Leftovers thicken as they cool—thin with broth or milk when reheating. Cream cheese should be at room temperature for the smoothest sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/6 of recipe (approx. 6-7 ounces cooked chicken and sauce)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Protein: 32
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