Slow Cooker Chicken Dinner (Printable)

Tender chicken and vegetables slow-cooked in herb-infused broth for an easy, hearty meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Generously season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and rosemary, coating all sides evenly.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken thighs for 2-3 minutes per side to develop flavor and color.
03 - Arrange carrots, potatoes, onion, celery, and garlic in an even layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
04 - Place browned chicken thighs on top of the vegetable bed. Pour chicken broth evenly over the entire contents.
05 - Cover and cook on low setting for 6 hours, until chicken is tender and pulls away easily from the bone, and vegetables are fork-tender.
06 - Ladle hot portions onto plates, sprinkling with fresh chopped parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Set it and forget it freedom that gives you back hours of your day
  • The chicken becomes so tender it practically melts in your mouth
  • One-pot cleanup because who wants to wash multiple pans after a long day
02 -
  • Browning the chicken first is worth the extra 10 minutes, creating depth of flavor that develops into something incredible over 6 hours
  • Resist lifting the lid during cooking, which releases heat and can extend your cooking time by up to 30 minutes
03 -
  • Pat the chicken completely dry before seasoning for the best sear and flavor adherence
  • Cut vegetables into uniform sizes so nothing turns to mush while another piece stays undercooked

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