Slow Cooker Chicken & Gravy (Comforting, Creamy & Family-Friendly)

Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 6 hours | Total: 6 hours 10 minutes | Serves: 4–6
Best For: family dinners, busy days, comfort food

A Simple Comfort Meal for Busy Days

Some meals just feel like comfort, and this slow cooker chicken and gravy is one of them. With minimal prep and everyday ingredients, the slow cooker does all the work while the chicken becomes tender and the gravy rich and smooth.

It’s the kind of meal that suits everyday family life — warm, filling, and best enjoyed together at the table. Simple food that brings a sense of calm at the end of a long day.

Ingredients for Slow Cooker Chicken & Gravy

• 1 kg chicken thigh fillets

• 2 cups chicken stock

• 1 packet chicken gravy mix

• 1 onion, sliced

• Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional:

• ½ cup cream, added at the end

• Frozen peas or corn for serving

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Place the chicken into the slow cooker in a single layer.

2. Scatter over the onion.

3. Pour in the chicken stock and sprinkle over the gravy mix.

4. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

5. Cook on LOW for 6 hours until the chicken is tender.

6. Stir gently before serving, adding cream if using.

Helpful Tips

• Chicken thighs stay moist and tender

• A quick cheat is to use frozen diced onion if you’re short on time

• Stir once near the end if possible to thicken the gravy

• Serve with mash, rice, or steamed vegetables

Why This Recipe Works

• Minimal prep and hands-on time

• Affordable, everyday ingredients

• Slow cooker creates tender chicken

• Family-friendly flavours

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