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A serving of Crockpot Chicken and Gravy over mashed potatoes, garnished with herbs.

Crockpot Chicken and Gravy

This recipe makes tender chicken and savory gravy in your slow cooker.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 packet dry onion soup mix 1 ounce
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup 10.5 ounces
  • 1 cup water
For the Gravy
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup cold water

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix over the chicken.
  3. Pour the cream of chicken soup and 1 cup of water over the chicken and soup mix.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours, until chicken is tender.
  5. Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 1/2 cup of cold water until smooth.
  7. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the liquid in the slow cooker.
  8. Cook on high for another 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gravy has thickened.
  9. Serve the chicken and gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.

Notes

You can use chicken breasts instead of thighs, but adjust cooking time as needed to prevent drying out.

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