Here’s a comforting Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy recipe—tender chicken in rich, savory gravy 🍗🥣
Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp cold water
- Optional: 1 cup sliced mushrooms, 1 cup carrots or celery
Instructions
- Prepare the crock pot
- Place chicken, onion, garlic, and optional vegetables in the crock pot.
- Pour chicken broth over, season with salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika.
- Cook
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender.
- Make the gravy
- Remove chicken and keep warm.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water to make a slurry.
- Stir slurry into the crock pot liquid.
- Turn crock pot to high and cook 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Serve
- Slice or shred chicken, pour gravy over the top.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables.
Tips & Variations
- Extra flavor: Sear chicken in a skillet before adding to crock pot for richer taste.
- Herb variation: Use sage, oregano, or a bay leaf.
- Creamy version: Stir in ¼ cup heavy cream or sour cream before serving.
- Slow cooker shortcut: Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken and just make gravy in the crock pot.
I can also give a dump-and-go version where everything goes in the crock pot at once for super easy prep.
