Crockpot Smothered Chicken
Crockpot Smothered Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken and Vegetables
- 8 chicken legs
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 8 garlic cloves, whole
- 2 tablespoons Cajun blackening seasoning, or to taste
For the Gravy
- 1 can cream of celery soup, (10.5 ounce)
- 1 packet chicken gravy mix, (0.87 ounce)
- 1 cup water, approximately
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon onion powder, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Cajun blackening seasoning, or to taste
For Serving (Optional)
- 4 servings instant mashed potatoes, prepared according to package directions
Instructions
- 1
Heavily season the chicken legs with 2 tablespoons of Cajun blackening seasoning, ensuring all sides are well coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
If desired, sear the seasoned chicken legs in the slow cooker pot or a separate pan over medium-high heat until browned on all sides. This step is optional but adds depth of flavor. If not searing, place the seasoned chicken legs directly into the slow cooker.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
While the chicken is searing or resting in the slow cooker, prepare the gravy mixture. In a 2-cup measuring cup, combine the can of cream of celery soup and the packet of chicken gravy mix. Add water, stirring until the total liquid level reaches approximately the 2-cup mark. The mixture should be thick, as the chicken will release additional broth during cooking. Stir in 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder and onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of Cajun blackening seasoning, or adjust to your taste.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Add the chopped red bell pepper, chopped green bell pepper, chopped onion, and whole garlic cloves to the slow cooker pot, distributing them around and over the chicken.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Pour the prepared gravy mixture evenly over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Cook on high for 4 hours, or on low for 6 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily falls off the bone.
⏱️ 240 min
- 7
Once cooked, the smothered chicken will be very juicy. Serve hot over a bed of instant mashed potatoes, if using, or with your preferred side dish.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crockpot Smothered Chicken
For the Chicken and Vegetables
- 8 chicken legs
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 8 garlic cloves, whole
- 2 tablespoons Cajun blackening seasoning, or to taste
For the Gravy
- 1 can cream of celery soup, (10.5 ounce)
- 1 packet chicken gravy mix, (0.87 ounce)
- 1 cup water, approximately
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon onion powder, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Cajun blackening seasoning, or to taste
For Serving (Optional)
- 4 servings instant mashed potatoes, prepared according to package directions
Instructions
- 1
Heavily season the chicken legs with 2 tablespoons of Cajun blackening seasoning, ensuring all sides are well coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
If desired, sear the seasoned chicken legs in the slow cooker pot or a separate pan over medium-high heat until browned on all sides. This step is optional but adds depth of flavor. If not searing, place the seasoned chicken legs directly into the slow cooker.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
While the chicken is searing or resting in the slow cooker, prepare the gravy mixture. In a 2-cup measuring cup, combine the can of cream of celery soup and the packet of chicken gravy mix. Add water, stirring until the total liquid level reaches approximately the 2-cup mark. The mixture should be thick, as the chicken will release additional broth during cooking. Stir in 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder and onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of Cajun blackening seasoning, or adjust to your taste.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Add the chopped red bell pepper, chopped green bell pepper, chopped onion, and whole garlic cloves to the slow cooker pot, distributing them around and over the chicken.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Pour the prepared gravy mixture evenly over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Cook on high for 4 hours, or on low for 6 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily falls off the bone.
⏱️ 240 min - 7
Once cooked, the smothered chicken will be very juicy. Serve hot over a bed of instant mashed potatoes, if using, or with your preferred side dish.
⏱️ 5 min