🍗 Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy
Tender, juicy chicken cooked low and slow in a rich, savory gravy — perfect over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 4–6 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- Salt & black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil (optional, for searing)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour or cornstarch
- ½ cup heavy cream or milk (optional for creamier gravy)
- Optional: fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, or parsley
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep chicken
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic, and onion powder.
- Optional: sear in olive oil 2–3 minutes per side for extra flavor.
2️⃣ Add to crock pot
- Place chicken, onion, and garlic in the slow cooker.
- Pour chicken broth over top.
3️⃣ Cook
- LOW: 6–7 hours
- HIGH: 3–4 hours
- Chicken should be fully cooked (165°F / 74°C) and tender.
4️⃣ Make gravy
- Remove chicken and keep warm.
- Mix flour/cornstarch with a small amount of cold broth to make a slurry.
- Stir slurry into crock pot juices.
- Cook on HIGH 10–15 minutes until thickened.
- Optional: stir in cream or milk for creamier gravy.
5️⃣ Serve
- Serve chicken with gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
🌿 Tips & Variations
- Add sliced mushrooms, carrots, or potatoes for a complete one-pot meal.
- Use bone-in chicken for extra flavor in the gravy.
- Make extra gravy to serve over biscuits or roasted vegetables.
- For thicker gravy, gradually stir in 1–2 tbsp flour or cornstarch mixed with water.
I can also provide:
- Creamy Crock Pot Chicken and Mushroom Gravy
- Herb and Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken with Gravy
- Chicken and Biscuit Crock Pot Casserole
Which version would you like me to give?
