Crockpot Chicken and Gravy Recipe
This comforting Crockpot Chicken and Gravy recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts slow-cooked in a flavorful mixture of evaporated milk, chicken broth, and seasoned spices. Finished with a rich, homemade gravy thickened with cornstarch and enriched with butter, it’s a perfect hands-off meal that’s great served over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Liquid and Seasoning Mix
- 1¼ cups evaporated milk
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 cube chicken bouillon
- ¾ teaspoon poultry seasoning
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Chicken
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
Thickening and Finishing
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Prepare the seasoning mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together evaporated milk, chicken broth, bouillon cube, poultry seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper until well combined.
- Assemble in slow cooker: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts into a 6-quart slow cooker. Pour the prepared seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Slow cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through.
- Remove chicken and thicken gravy: Carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water until smooth. Stir this mixture into the slow cooker liquid. Cook on HIGH for 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently, until the gravy has thickened.
- Finish the gravy: Whisk the butter into the thickened gravy until melted and incorporated. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Combine and serve: Shred or slice the cooked chicken and return it to the slow cooker, stirring to coat the chicken in the warm gravy. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles for a hearty meal.
Notes
- Use cold water when mixing the cornstarch to prevent lumps in the gravy.
- Adjust seasoning based on taste preferences; additional salt or poultry seasoning can enhance flavor.
- Chicken breasts can be substituted with thighs for a richer flavor and more moisture.
- This recipe works well for meal prep and can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- For thicker gravy, increase cornstarch slightly, but add gradually to avoid overly thick texture.
Keywords: Crockpot chicken, chicken gravy, slow cooker chicken, comfort food, easy dinner, homemade gravy
