Slow Cooker Chicken Dinner (Printable)

Tender chicken with vegetables in savory herb sauce

# Ingredient List:

→ Meats

01 - 4 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs

→ Vegetables

02 - 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
03 - 3 medium potatoes, cut into cubes
04 - 1 large onion, sliced
05 - 2 celery stalks, chopped
06 - 3 garlic cloves, minced

→ Sauces & Liquids

07 - 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Spices & Herbs

09 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
10 - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
11 - 1 teaspoon paprika
12 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Optional Garnish

13 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# How to Make:

01 - Generously coat chicken thighs with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and rosemary, pressing spices into meat to adhere.
02 - Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken thighs for 2-3 minutes per side until golden, creating fond for enhanced flavor.
03 - Layer carrots, potatoes, onion, celery, and garlic evenly across the bottom of the slow cooker insert.
04 - Arrange browned chicken thighs atop the vegetable bed, ensuring even distribution.
05 - Pour chicken broth over chicken and vegetables, allowing it to seep down through the layers.
06 - Cover and cook on low setting for 6 hours until chicken registers 165°F internally and vegetables are tender.
07 - Ladle onto plates, garnishing with fresh parsley if desired. Serve while steaming hot.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • The house smells incredible all day long, which is basically free aromatherapy
  • It's the kind of meal that makes everyone ask what's for dinner the moment they walk through the door
  • The cleanup is so minimal you'll feel like you tricked the system
02 -
  • Browning the chicken first is worth washing the extra pan, I promise it makes that much of a difference
  • The vegetables on the bottom might become very soft, which some people love and others don't, so place them strategically based on your texture preference
03 -
  • Add a splash of white wine with the broth for a subtle depth that makes people ask what your secret ingredient is
  • Don't lift the lid during cooking, every peek adds fifteen minutes to the cook time

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