Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy

Slow cooker chicken and gravy is a simple yet comforting dinner that feels like classic home cooking. Chicken breasts or thighs slow cooks savory, herb-seasoned gravy that cooks directly in the crockpot. Using just a handful of pantry staples and minimal prep, this chicken and gravy recipe delivers big comfort with very little effort. 

Ingredients For Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy

• Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs
• Chicken Broth
• Arrowroot Starch or Cornstarch
• Seasonings: salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme

How To Make Chicken and Gravy In The Crockpot

1. Add the broth, starch, and the gravy seasonings (salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme) the slow cooker. Whisk until well blended and there are no lumps.
2. Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper and add to the slow cooker.
3. Cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or LOW 6 to 8.
4. Remove the chicken, shred it, and then add it back to the pot.

FAQs & Tips

What is the arrowroot/cornstarch for?

The starch serves as a thickening agent for the gravy.

Can you use flour as a thickening agent?

Unfortunately, I have not made this recipe using flour. Having not tried it, I still do not recommend using flour unless you make a roux separately. Starches similar to cornstarch like arrowroot starch or potato starch will work though. For this recipe to be paleo and Whole30 friendly, I recommend using arrowroot starch.

Is this healthy?

Depends on who you ask. This crockpot chicken and gravy recipe is paleo and Whole30 compatible. Unlike other versions, there is no canned cream of soup and high-sodium packets of gravy.

What is the gravy is full of clumps when it’s done cooking?

Don’t worry, this happened to me as well. If your gravy is clumpy when it’s done cooking, simply give the gravy a good stir. The clumps will disappear. 

How do you serve chicken and gravy?

Chicken and gravy is great served over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.

How do you store leftovers?

Store leftover crockpot chicken and gravy in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 

What size slow cooker did you use?

I use a  6-quart slow cooker for this recipe.

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Slow cooker chicken and gravy is a simple yet comforting dinner that feels like classic home cooking. Chicken breasts or thighs slow cooks savory, herb-seasoned gravy that cooks directly in the crockpot. Using just a handful of pantry staples and minimal prep, this chicken and gravy recipe delivers big comfort with very little effort.

• Author: Shannon Epstein
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 4 hours
• Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Dinner
• Method: Slow Cooking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Gluten-Free, Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo

Ingredients

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• 1 1/2 pounds chicken boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup arrowroot starch or corn starch
• salt and pepper

Gravy Seasoning

• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or more)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

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Instructions

1. Add the broth, starch, and the gravy seasonings (salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme) the slow cooker. Whisk until well blended and there are no lumps.
2. Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper and add to the slow cooker.
3. Cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or LOW 6 to 8.
4. Remove the chicken, shred it, and then add it back to the pot.

Notes

If your gravy is clumpy when it’s done cooking, give the gravy a good stir. The clumps will disappear.

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