3-Packet Crockpot Chicken with Ranch, Italian Dressing, and Gravy Recipe
This 3 Packet Crockpot Chicken recipe is a flavorful, easy-to-make slow cooker dish combining ranch seasoning, Italian dressing mix, and chicken gravy powder. The chicken is cooked low and slow until tender and juicy, then shredded and served with gravy over creamy mashed potatoes, garnished with fresh parsley for a comforting and savory meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasonings
- 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ounce packet ranch seasoning powder
- 0.6 ounce packet Italian dressing powder
- 0.8 ounce packet chicken gravy powder
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
For Serving and Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Mashed potatoes (for serving)
Instructions
- Prep the crockpot: Coat a 6-quart crockpot with nonstick spray to prevent the chicken from sticking during cooking.
- Prep the chicken: Place the chicken breasts into the bottom of the crockpot in a single layer for even cooking.
- Mix the seasoning broth: In a large measuring cup or mixing bowl, whisk together the ranch seasoning powder, Italian dressing powder, chicken gravy powder, and chicken broth until fully dissolved and combined.
- Pour the seasoned broth over the chicken: Evenly pour the seasoning and broth mixture over the chicken breasts in the crockpot, ensuring all pieces are coated.
- Cook low and slow: Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW heat for 4 to 5 hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and easily pulls apart with a fork.
- Shred the chicken: Using two forks, shred the cooked chicken directly in the crockpot, mixing it well with the flavorful broth to create a gravy-like consistency.
- Serve and enjoy: Spoon the shredded chicken and gravy over mashed potatoes and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a delicious and comforting meal.
Notes
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control the salt levels in the dish.
- If you don’t have the seasoning packets on hand, homemade spice blends can be substituted but will alter the flavor slightly.
- Cooking times may vary depending on your crockpot model; always check that chicken has reached an internal temp of 165°F.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- For a thicker gravy, remove some of the broth and thicken separately, then add back in.
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