Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Roast–a delicious twist on classic pot roast, this easy crockpot recipe has chicken thighs, carrots and a savory gravy.
Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Roast
This dinner takes the flavors from pot roast and uses chicken instead. Chicken thighs are a more affordable protein compared to a pricey chuck roast, but they still give you that tender meaty experience. This is truly a dump-and-go crockpot recipe that takes just a few minutes to throw together, making it perfect for busy days. My favorite way to serve it is over a pile of creamy mashed potatoes, but it’s also delicious over egg noodle or biscuits.
Ingredients/Substitution Ideas
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs–frozen is okay. You can use boneless skinless chicken breasts but they don’t turn out as tender.
- Carrots–or baby carrots
- Celery
- Onion–or shallot
- Water
- Au Jus mix–or brown gravy mix
- Garlic powder–or minced garlic
- Black pepper
- Cornstarch
Steps (Video)
Notes/Tips
- Serve over mashed potatoes with green beans on the side.
- I used my 6 quart Ninja slow cooker. Slow cookers can vary quite a bit from model to model. Some cook hotter than others so you may need to adjust cooking times.
- If you’d like more vegetables, add sliced mushrooms or frozen peas during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- This is dairy free. It can be gluten free if you use a gluten free au jus mix.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container* in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. This recipe freezes well for up to 3 months. Cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers.
- Other recipes you can make with carrots are Instant Pot Homestyle Vegetables and Straight out of Heaven Casserole.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Roast
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
A delicious twist on classic pot roast, this easy crockpot recipe has chicken thighs, carrots and a savory gravy.
Ingredients
- 24 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks
- 1 rib of celery, sliced
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 cup water
- 1 (1 oz) packet of Au Jus mix
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Add chicken, carrots, celery and onion into slow cooker. Pour in the water. Sprinkle in the Au Jus mix, garlic powder and black pepper.
- Cover slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
- In a small bowl stir together cornstarch with 2 Tbsp water until smooth. Stir the mixture into the slow cooker to thicken the gravy.
- Shred up or break up the chicken and stir it back into the slow cooker.
- Serve and enjoy!
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Slow Cooking
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