A bowl of Crockpot Smothered Chicken hits hardest after a long day, once boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cream of mushroom soup, and packet ranch dressing mix have had hours to soften and come together. That is the quiet appeal of this crockpot smothered chicken: real food without standing over the pot.
Perfect for busy weeknights, this Crockpot recipe requires just a few ingredients and can be served over rice or mashed potatoes for a satisfying dinner.
Easy Crockpot Smothered Chicken Recipe
This dish features chicken breasts cooked slowly in a savory gravy made with cream of mushroom soup and seasonings. The recipe takes about 6-8 hours in the crockpot and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch dressing mix
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, ranch dressing mix, and chicken broth until well blended.
- Combine in Crockpot: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the crockpot and pour the sauce mixture over the top.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Serve: Once done, shred the chicken in the crockpot and stir to combine with the gravy. Serve over rice or mashed potatoes, and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6-8 hours 10 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 320kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
Serve it the way your family likes and tuck any extra into the fridge; the flavors only settle in overnight.
