Slow Cooker Chicken and Vegetables

Slow Cooker Chicken and Vegetables
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    5 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    5 hrs 15 mins
  • SERVING
    5 People
  • VIEWS
    18

Transform simple chicken and vegetables into a deeply flavorful and comforting meal with this slow cooker recipe. Browning the chicken beforehand adds a layer of richness, while the slow cooking process ensures tender chicken and perfectly cooked vegetables, infused with aromatic herbs.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    52 g
  • Cholesterol
    233 mg
  • Fiber
    9 g
  • Protein
    49 g
  • Saturated Fat
    8 g
  • Sodium
    685 mg
  • Sugar
    10 g
  • Fat
    31 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, trim away any excess skin and fat, and season both sides with salt and pepper, to taste. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View 7 mins Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken thighs in the hot skillet, skin side down, until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and keep warm. (Cook time: 7 minutes)

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Recipe View 15 mins Peel carrots and cut into 3-inch-long pieces, about 1/2-inch thick, Scrub red potatoes and cut larger potatoes in half. Place carrot pieces, potato pieces, chopped onion, chopped celery, Herbes de Provence, and garlic in a slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and stir to distribute vegetables and seasonings evenly. (Prep time: 15 minutes)

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Recipe View 6 hrs Place browned chicken thighs on top of the vegetables, skin side up. Cover and cook on Low until chicken is no longer pink at the center and juices run clear, and vegetables are tender, 5 to 6 hours. An instant read thermometer inserted near the center of chicken should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Do not open the lid during the cooking time. (Cook time: 5-6 hours)

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Recipe View 5 mins Remove chicken and vegetables to a serving platter, garnish with fresh parsley, if using, and serve warm. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

For even more flavor, try adding a splash of dry white wine or chicken broth to the slow cooker before adding the chicken.
Feel free to substitute other root vegetables, such as parsnips or sweet potatoes, for the carrots or potatoes.
If you don't have Herbes de Provence, you can use a mix of dried thyme, rosemary, and savory.
Browning the chicken is optional, but it adds a depth of flavor that is well worth the extra step.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 6 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Lyda Dickinson

    My family loved this! Even my picky eater ate all of his vegetables.

  • Dannie Conroy

    This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights! The chicken is so tender and flavorful.

  • Trent Huels

    The browning step really makes a difference. Don't skip it!

  • Kathryne Schultz

    I added some mushrooms and a splash of Worcestershire sauce, and it was amazing!

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