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Slow Cooker Smothered Chicken with Onion Gravy

5 hr slow cooker · 15 min hands-on4 servings🍳 slow cookerPicky-eater safe bet: plain rice$13.00560 cal · 44g protein

Ingredients

  • boneless skinless chicken thighs2 lb
  • yellow onions2 count
  • garlic3 cloves
  • paprika1 tsp
  • dried thyme1 tsp
  • chicken broth1 cup
  • all-purpose flour3 tbsp
  • heavy cream¼ cup
  • long grain white rice1½ cups
  • salt1 tsp
  • black pepper½ tsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season the chicken with paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.

  2. 2

    Thinly slice the onions into the slow cooker with the minced garlic, and set the chicken on top.

  3. 3

    Whisk the flour into the broth until smooth and pour it over the chicken.

  4. 4

    Cover and cook on LOW for 5 hours (or HIGH for 3) until the chicken is tender.

  5. 5

    Stir the cream into the onion gravy and let it heat through for 5 minutes. Cook the rice while you wait.

  6. 6

    Serve the chicken over rice with plenty of onion gravy spooned on top.

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