Dill Pickle Chicken

This Slow Cooker Dill Pickle Chicken delivers a hearty homestyle dinner that is brimming with flavor! Thighs are cooked low and slow in dill pickle juice, ranch seasoning, and melting butter resulting in tender chicken smothered in a delicious gravy. Serve it over mashed potatoes or noodles for a yummy meal idea any day of the week!

Ingredients

Below is a list of the ingredients you’ll need to gather to make this recipe. Scroll all the way down for the Full Recipe Card.

• Chicken Thighs – I use thighs because darker meat has more flavor but I’m still keeping them boneless and skinless. Even though bone-in chicken also tends to have more flavor, boneless cooks faster and is easier for the kids to eat.
• Ranch Seasoning – You’ll notice there is no added salt in this recipe and that’s because ranch seasoning mix has enough of its own. If you make homemade ranch seasoning, you can control the amount of salt added.
• Brown Gravy Packet – Pick up two packets of brown gravy mix. You’ll want to save one of them for extra gravy at the end!
• Butter – Cut into cubes, this gets added to the top of the chicken and melts into the juices adding a ton of moisture and flavor to this dish.
• Dill Pickles with Juice – The mouthwatering briny flavor comes from the pickle juice, however, the powerful tangy zest isn’t overwhelming but it sure does add another element. Save that leftover pickle juice for this amazing recipe and my copycat Chick-Fil-A nuggets!
• Parsley – A fresh herbaceous finish for serving! You could also add some fresh dill.

How to make Slow Cooker Dill Pickle Chicken

1. STEP ONE: Trim any excess fat from the chicken thighs and place each piece at the bottom of the crockpot. You may want to pat them dry with paper towels first, just so the seasoning sticks.
2. STEP TWO: Sprinkle the ranch dressing powder over the chicken, followed by just one of the gravy packets. Reserve the other one for later.
3. STEP THREE: Add the pickles to the top of the chicken, and pour in the leftover juice overtop. Then, add the pieces of butter. Distribute them equally so that you don’t have all the butter on one piece of chicken.
4. STEP FOUR: Cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours. You just want to make sure that the meat is cooked until it is nice and tender. You decide on the cooking time based on what you’ve got going on in your day.
5. STEP FIVE: When you’re ready to serve, stir in the rest of the gravy mix to thicken it up. Garnish with parsley if desired, and enjoy!

How to store leftovers

Once completely cooled, keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

How long will Slow Cooker Dill Pickle Chicken last in the fridge?

As long as it’s covered, it should stay good for up to 3 days.

How to reheat Crockpot Pickle Chicken

If you’re just reheating a piece for yourself, the microwave is the easiest way to reheat your lunch or dinner. If you’re reheating leftovers for everyone, use a skillet on the stove. You might want to add a splash of water to help loosen up the gravy.