Here’s a cozy, Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy recipe—perfect for a hands-off, comforting dinner 🍗🥣
🍗 Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy
Ingredients (4–6 servings)
- 4 bone-in, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 packet (1 oz) dry onion soup mix or 1 tsp dried herbs
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp butter (optional, for richness)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour or cornstarch (for thickening)
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the crock pot
- Place chopped onion and garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add chicken
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Place chicken on top of the onions.
- Pour chicken broth over the top.
- Sprinkle dry onion soup mix or herbs over the chicken.
- Cook
- Cover and cook on low 6–7 hours or high 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender.
- Make the gravy
- Remove chicken and keep warm.
- Pour slow cooker juices into a saucepan.
- Whisk 2 tbsp flour or cornstarch into ¼ cup cold water, then stir into the juices.
- Heat over medium, stirring until thickened (~5 minutes).
- Optionally, stir in butter for extra richness.
- Serve
- Slice or shred chicken and pour gravy over top.
- Garnish with parsley.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or biscuits.
🌟 Tips & Variations
- Vegetable boost: Add carrots, celery, or mushrooms to the slow cooker.
- Creamy gravy: Stir in ½ cup cream or sour cream at the end.
- Herb variations: Thyme, rosemary, or sage complement the dish.
- Shortcut: Use store-bought gravy thickener instead of flour slurry.
If you want, I can also share:
- 🥣 Crock Pot Creamy Chicken and Gravy
- 🍲 Crock Pot Chicken and Mushroom Gravy
- 🥔 Chicken, Gravy & Potatoes all-in-one slow cooker meal
- 🌿 Herb-infused slow cooker version
Do you want me to give the creamy version next?
