Slow Cooker Chicken Gizzards in Creamy Onion Gravy
This easy slow cooker chicken gizzards recipe is the definition of old fashioned comfort food made simple. With just a few pantry staples, you get ultra tender gizzards simmered in a rich, creamy onion gravy that tastes like it cooked all day because it did.
Perfect for budget friendly family dinners, this dish transforms an inexpensive cut of meat into a hearty, flavorful meal that pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Very budget friendly uses inexpensive chicken gizzards
- Ultra tender texture slow cooking makes them soft and flavorful
- Minimal prep time just dump and go
- Rich, creamy gravy perfect for soaking into sides
- Family style comfort food filling and satisfying
Ingredients (Only 4!)
- 2 lbs raw chicken gizzards, cleaned and trimmed
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (1 oz) packet dry onion soup mix
- 1/2 cup water
How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Gizzards
- Prepare the gizzards
Trim excess fat or tough membranes, rinse under cold water, and pat dry. - Load the slow cooker
Place gizzards evenly in the bottom of the crockpot. - Mix the sauce
Stir together cream of chicken soup, onion soup mix, and water until smooth. - Combine everything
Pour sauce over gizzards, making sure they are well coated. - Slow cook
- LOW: 6–7 hours
- HIGH: 3–4 hours
Cook until gizzards are fork-tender.
- Serve hot
Stir gently and serve with gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Serving Ideas
This dish shines when paired with:
- Creamy mashed potatoes
- Buttered egg noodles
- Steamed rice
- Green beans or peas
- Warm biscuits or dinner rolls
Expert Tips & Variations
- Add carrots or peas for a complete one-pot meal
- Stir in a spoon of butter or cream for richer gravy
- Swap soup for cream of mushroom or celery for deeper flavor
- Add thyme, parsley, or black pepper for a homemade touch
- Spice it up with hot sauce or chili flakes
Benefits of Chicken Gizzards
- High in protein
- Rich in iron and B vitamins
- Extremely affordable protein source
- Perfect for slow cooking tenderness
