Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy – Cozy Family Favorite

Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy – Tender, golden chicken in a rich, creamy gravy. After making this many times, I discovered the trick to keeping it from drying out. Keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe and Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken – Sweet, Savory & So Delicious!.

What You'll Need for Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy – Cozy Family Favorite

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 cups chicken broth
• Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped
• Optional: Crusty bread, for serving

How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy – Cozy Family Favorite

1. Step 1: Place chicken, potatoes, carrots, and onion in the slow cooker.
2. Step 2: Add garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
3. Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
4. Step 4: Remove chicken and vegetables from slow cooker. Use an immersion blender to blend some of the vegetables and broth for a creamy gravy.
5. Step 5: Return chicken and vegetables to slow cooker. Serve with gravy and optional toppings.

Storing & Reheating Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy – Cozy Family Favorite

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: This recipe can be made ahead and reheated.

Freezing Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy – Cozy Family Favorite

Freeze cooked chicken and gravy for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a one-pot meal, cook egg noodles in the slow cooker for the last 10-15 minutes of cooking.
• Best substitution: Substitute chicken breasts for chicken thighs, but they may not be as moist.
• Make-ahead: Prepare all ingredients the night before and store in the fridge. Cook in the slow cooker in the morning.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
• Troubleshooting: If the gravy is too thin, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir it into the slow cooker. Cook on high for 15-20 minutes to thicken.

Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy – Cozy Family Favorite

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Prep

15 minutes

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Cook

6-8 hours

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Total

6 hours 15 minutes

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Serves

6 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free, Dairy-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 large onion, sliced

Seasonings

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 cups chicken broth

Optional Toppings

• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Crusty bread, for serving

Instructions

1. Step 1: Place chicken, potatoes, carrots, and onion in the slow cooker.
2. Step 2: Add garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
3. Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
4. Step 4: Remove chicken and vegetables from slow cooker. Use an immersion blender to blend some of the vegetables and broth for a creamy gravy.
5. Step 5: Return chicken and vegetables to slow cooker. Serve with gravy and optional toppings.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a one-pot meal, cook egg noodles in the slow cooker for the last 10-15 minutes of cooking.
• Best substitution: Substitute chicken breasts for chicken thighs, but they may not be as moist.
• Make-ahead: Prepare all ingredients the night before and store in the fridge. Cook in the slow cooker in the morning.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
• Troubleshooting: If the gravy is too thin, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir it into the slow cooker. Cook on high for 15-20 minutes to thicken.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze cooked chicken and gravy for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
• Make ahead: This recipe can be made ahead and reheated.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 35g
• Fat: 10g
• Carbs: 25g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 3g
• Sodium: 600mg
• Cholesterol: 100mg
• Sat. Fat: 2g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy – Cozy Family Favorite FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy – Cozy Family Favorite and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!