Easy Crockpot Chicken Thighs Creamy Gravy (Printable Version)

Tender slow-cooked chicken thighs in rich, creamy gravy—perfect comfort food for busy days.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs

→ Dairy

02 - 1 cup heavy cream
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 small onion finely chopped
05 - 3 cloves garlic minced

→ Liquids

06 - 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

→ Condiments & Seasonings

07 - 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
08 - 1 teaspoon paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
10 - 1 teaspoon salt or to taste

→ Thickener

11 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
12 - 2 tablespoons cold water

# How To Make It:

01 - Place chicken thighs in an even layer at the bottom of the crockpot.
02 - Scatter chopped onion and minced garlic evenly over the chicken.
03 - Whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, melted butter, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl until fully incorporated.
04 - Pour the seasoned cream mixture evenly over the chicken and aromatics.
05 - Cover and cook on LOW setting for 6 hours or until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and is fork-tender.
06 - About 15 minutes before serving, whisk cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until smooth and no lumps remain.
07 - Stir the cornstarch slurry into the crockpot, cover partially, and cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until gravy reaches desired consistency.
08 - Transfer chicken thighs to serving plates and spoon generous amounts of creamy gravy over the top.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Set it and forget it freedom for your busiest days
  • Rich restaurant quality gravy without any fancy techniques
02 -
  • Never skip the cornstarch slurry trick or you will end up with soup instead of gravy
  • Adding cream at the start works perfectly because slow cookers never get hot enough to separate it
03 -
  • Sear the chicken thighs for 3 minutes per side before slow cooking if you want that gorgeous golden brown crust
  • Use a liner in your slow cooker and cleanup goes from dreaded to absolutely effortless

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