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Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy

A comforting slow cooker chicken and gravy dish, perfect for weeknights or chilly weekends, served over rice for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5–2 lb chicken (breasts or thighs — bone-in or boneless) Bone-in thighs yield juicier results; boneless cooks faster.
  • 1 can or jar prepared gravy (chicken gravy or brown gravy) Can also use prepared gravy mix reconstituted per package directions.
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water Optional for a thinner sauce.
For Serving
  • Hot servings steamed rice For serving.
  • Steamed servings green beans For serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and arrange them in a single layer in the slow cooker.
  2. If desired, sear each piece in a hot skillet for 1–2 minutes per side for browned edges.
  3. Pour the prepared gravy over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated. If a looser sauce is preferred, stir in low-sodium chicken broth or water.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until chicken reaches 165°F and pulls apart easily.
  2. If the sauce is too thin, cook uncovered on HIGH for 15–30 minutes to reduce slightly.
Serving
  1. Serve hot chicken and gravy over steaming rice with a side of green beans.

Notes

For extra flavor, sear the chicken first. If using frozen chicken, ensure it's thawed safely before cooking. Can substitute turkey gravy or use a homemade sauce.