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recipe slow cooker chicken and gravy
- Total Time: 320 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This recipe creates a comforting and flavorful slow cooker chicken dish with a rich, smoky gravy and vibrant roasted red pepper swirl. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend feast, offering restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 8 chicken thighs (≈1.6 kg / 3.5 lb): Bone-in, skin-on for flavor and juiciness.
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) olive oil: For searing the chicken and sautéing vegetables.
- 1 large onion, diced (≈200 g / 7 oz): Yellow or white onion for aromatic base.
- 3 garlic cloves, minced: Freshly minced for robust flavor.
- 2 carrots, sliced (≈150 g / 5 oz): Adds sweetness and color.
- 2 celery stalks, sliced (≈100 g / 3.5 oz): Contributes savory notes.
- 500 ml (2 c) low-sodium chicken broth: Controls saltiness and adds flavor.
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) tomato paste: Adds umami and richness.
- 1 Tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce/tamari: Provides salty, savory element.
- 1 tsp (5 g) smoked paprika: Imparts smoky flavor.
- 1 cup (240 ml) roasted red pepper puree: Intensifies sweetness and color.
- 2 Tbsp (15 g) all-purpose flour: Thickens the gravy.
- 1 Tbsp (14 g) unsalted butter: Adds richness and silky texture.
- Salt and pepper to taste: Seasoning to preference.
- 2 Tbsp (≈6 g) fresh parsley, chopped: For garnish.
Instructions
- Sear Chicken: Pat chicken dry, season, and sear skin-side down until golden brown.
- Sauté Vegetables: Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened; add tomato paste.
- Deglaze Pan: Add broth to the skillet and scrape up browned bits.
- Combine in Slow Cooker: Add sautéed vegetables and liquid to the slow cooker with chicken.
- Prepare Gravy Base: Whisk broth, soy sauce, paprika, and flour until smooth.
- Add Gravy & Cook: Pour gravy base over chicken and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Finish Gravy: Stir in butter 30 minutes before end of cooking time.
Notes
For best results, use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and high-quality smoked paprika. Searing the chicken and deglazing the pan are crucial for developing rich flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 300 minutes
- Category: Poultry
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg