Crockpot Chicken and Gravy
This crockpot chicken and gravy is delicious and easy to make. It's a hearty dish that can be added to many dishes. All you need are a few simple ingredients and a crockpot.
Ingredients
chicken-
- 2 pounds chicken breast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
gravy-
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter sliced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 32 oz chicken broth 4 cups
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp groud black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients and season the chicken on all sides.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, garlic, broth, salt, pepper and paprika.
- Add chicken to the crockpot, pour the broth and add the butter.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3-4. Once the chicken is cooked, shred with two forks.
Notes
- Season generously: Season all sides of the chicken generously to ensure maximum flavor.
- Add vegetables: Make your gravy extra hearty by adding diced onion, celery, and carrots to the crockpot.
- Garnish: Top your final product with fresh herbs like dill and parsley. Not only do they make the dish beautiful but extra delicious.
- Storage. Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat. Warm up the gravy on a warm pan. Allow the gravy to simmer on low-medium heat until reheated. If gravy becomes too thick, add water until you reach your desired consistency.
- Freeze. Keep the gravy fresh for longer by freezing it! Add the cooled gravy to a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze. Store for up to 3 months. Reheat: Add the frozen gravy to a pan and warm until reheated.