Description
This Crockpot Chicken Pot Roast is a comforting and easy-to-make slow cooker dish featuring tender boneless chicken thighs cooked with hearty carrots, celery, and onions in a flavorful sauce made from chicken stock, au jus mix, and gravy mix. Perfect for a cozy meal with minimal prep, this recipe delivers classic pot roast flavors with a poultry twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2–3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
Vegetables
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
Liquids and Mixes
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 (1 ounce) envelope au jus mix
- 1 (1 ounce) envelope chicken gravy mix
Spices
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Add the chicken thighs, sliced carrots, sliced celery, and sliced onion directly into your slow cooker, distributing the vegetables evenly around the chicken.
- Make Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken stock, au jus mix, chicken gravy mix, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Combine and Cook: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker. Cover with the lid securely.
- Slow Cook: Cook on low heat for 6 hours, or alternatively on high heat for about 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally sprinkle fresh parsley on top for a pop of color before serving. Dish up the warm chicken pot roast and enjoy a comforting, effortless meal.
Notes
- Using boneless skinless chicken thighs ensures tender and juicy meat after slow cooking.
- Slicing the vegetables uniformly helps them cook evenly.
- For a thicker sauce, you can remove the lid in the last 30 minutes of cooking to let liquid reduce slightly.
- Fresh parsley garnish is optional but adds a nice fresh flavor and color contrast.
- This can be served over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for a more filling meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 4 hours (high)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Crockpot chicken pot roast, slow cooker chicken, comfort food, easy chicken dinner, chicken thighs recipe
