Slow Cooker Chicken Dinner (Printable)

Tender chicken with vegetables in savory herb sauce

# 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Generously coat chicken thighs with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and rosemary, ensuring even coverage on all sides.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. This step develops deeper flavor but can be skipped for convenience.
03 - Layer carrots, potatoes, onion, celery, and garlic evenly across the bottom of the slow cooker insert.
04 - Place browned chicken thighs directly on top of the vegetable bed.
05 - Pour chicken broth over the chicken and vegetables, distributing evenly.
06 - Cover with lid and cook on low setting for 6 hours, or until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables are fork-tender.
07 - Transfer to serving plates and spoon broth and vegetables over the chicken. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The house smells incredible all day long, which is basically free aromatherapy
  • Everything cooks in one pot, so cleanup is practically nonexistent
  • The chicken becomes fall-apart tender while infusing the vegetables with savory goodness
02 -
  • Browning the chicken first is not strictly necessary but makes a huge difference in flavor and appearance
  • Do not lift the lid during cooking unless absolutely necessary, it lets heat escape and adds time
  • The vegetables at the bottom might get softer than you expect, but that just means they are full of flavor
03 -
  • A splash of white wine added to the broth elevates this from weeknight dinner to dinner party worthy
  • If you have time, sear the vegetables in the same pan after browning the chicken for even more flavor

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