Slow Cooker Chicken with Gravy
Tender chicken slow-cooked in savory gravy, ideal for an easy comforting meal served with mashed potatoes, rice, or biscuits. Flavorful and hands-off cooking with rich homemade gravy.
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker
- 1 mixing bowl for slurry if using flour/cornstarch
- 1 whisk to mix gravy slurry
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in or boneless chicken pieces thighs, breasts, or mixed
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 small onion sliced
- 2 to 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 packet about 1 ounce gravy mix OR 2 to 3 tablespoons flour or cornstarch for thickening
- 2 to 3 tablespoons butter or oil
- Optional: fresh herbs thyme, rosemary, parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces on all sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Place the sliced onion and minced garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Nestle the seasoned chicken on top of the onions and garlic.
- Pour the chicken broth around the chicken. If using dry gravy mix, sprinkle it evenly over the top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours until chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken and keep warm. For flour or cornstarch gravy, mix it with cold water to form a slurry.
- Whisk the slurry into the slow cooker juices. Cook on high for 10 to 15 minutes to thicken the gravy.
- Spoon gravy over the chicken and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Adjust flour or cornstarch to get desired gravy thickness.
- Add Worcestershire sauce or cream for richer flavor.
- Include carrots and potatoes in slow cooker for a complete meal.
- Store leftovers refrigerated up to 3 days.