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Grandma’s Slow Cooker Chicken & Gravy

Tender chicken thighs slow-cooked in seasoned broth, finished with a smooth homemade cream gravy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner
Calories: 435
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp cold water
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • 6-quart slow cooker

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry and season both sides with the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and dried thyme.
  2. Place the chopped onion and minced garlic in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Arrange the seasoned chicken on top.
  3. Pour the chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce around the chicken. Add the butter on top.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for about 5 hours, or until the chicken is tender and reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part.
  5. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and loosely cover it to keep warm.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with the cold water until completely smooth.
  7. Switch the slow cooker to HIGH. Stir the cornstarch mixture and heavy cream into the liquid. Cover and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, until the gravy is glossy and coats a spoon.
  8. Return the chicken to the slow cooker and gently coat it with the gravy. Let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
  9. Serve warm over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Notes

For a thicker gravy, whisk 1 more tablespoon of cornstarch into 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir it in with the first slurry.
To double the recipe, use a 7-quart slow cooker and keep the chicken in no more than two layers; add about 45 minutes to the cook time.