Description
A rich and creamy slow-cooked chicken in gravy, perfect for comfort food dinners and meal prep.
Ingredients
- Chicken (fresh or frozen)
- Butter (or olive oil for dairy-free)
- Onions
- Heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- Cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional vegetables (carrots, celery, mushrooms)
Instructions
- If using frozen chicken, allow for additional 2 hours cooking time
- Add butter and onions to the slow cooker
- Add chicken and optional vegetables
- Cook until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
- Add cream towards the end of cooking
- If gravy needs thickening, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water
- Add cornstarch slurry and cook on high for additional 15-20 minutes if needed
Notes
- Can be made dairy-free by substituting butter with olive oil and cream with coconut milk
- Vegetables can be added at the beginning with onions
- Perfect for meal prep – flavors improve after a day in the refrigerator
- Gravy can be made without cream for a lighter version
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours (6-8 hours if using frozen chicken)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: slow cooker chicken, creamy chicken gravy, meal prep chicken, comfort food, dairy-free option
