Easy Crockpot Chicken Thighs (Printer-friendly)

Tender chicken thighs slow-cooked in 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 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
10 - 1 teaspoon salt

→ Thickener

11 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
12 - 2 tablespoons cold water

# Method:

01 - Place the chicken thighs in an even layer at the bottom of the crockpot.
02 - Scatter the chopped onion and minced garlic evenly over the chicken.
03 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, melted butter, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper until fully incorporated.
04 - Pour the creamy mixture evenly over the chicken and aromatics.
05 - Cover and cook on LOW setting for 6 hours or until chicken reaches an 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 to create a slurry.
07 - Stir the slurry into the crockpot, cover partially, and cook for an additional 10–15 minutes until the gravy reaches desired consistency.
08 - Transfer chicken to plates and spoon the creamy gravy generously over the top.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This is the kind of dinner that makes everyone feel cared for without you actually having to stand at the stove for hours
  • The gravy develops this incredible depth of flavor that honestly rivals anything I have spent hours making on the stovetop
02 -
  • Resist the urge to lift the lid too often, every time you do you are adding 15-20 minutes to the cooking time
  • The gravy will look quite thin when you first add the slurry but give it a few minutes to bubble and thicken properly
03 -
  • If you want a tangier gravy, try swapping half the heavy cream for sour cream or adding a splash of white wine
  • A splash of Worcestershire sauce in the creamy base adds this subtle umami punch that makes people ask what your secret ingredient is

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