Crockpot Chicken Gravy
This Crockpot Chicken Gravy is a comforting, slow-cooked dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich, savory homemade gravy perfect for cozy meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onion and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and cook for another minute to form a roux.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring constantly until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Pour the gravy mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
- Add dried thyme, salt, and pepper, then cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Before serving, shred the chicken slightly with two forks to mix it into the gravy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, serve this gravy over mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles. Adding a splash of white wine to the gravy mix can enhance the depth.