Slow Cooker Chicken Dinner (Print Version)
Tender chicken with vegetables in herb-infused 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 - Rub chicken thighs generously with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and rosemary, ensuring even coating 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 - Arrange browned chicken thighs 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 until chicken pulls away from the bone easily and vegetables are fork-tender.
07 - Transfer to serving bowls and spoon broth and vegetables over the chicken. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Set it and forget it simplicity that delivers restaurant quality flavor without the effort
- The chicken becomes fall apart tender while infusing the vegetables with incredible depth
02 -
- Skip the browning step and you will still get a good meal but browning creates those caramelized bits that make the sauce extraordinary
- Resist the urge to lift the lid during cooking because every peek adds 15 to 20 minutes to the cooking time
03 -
- Add a splash of white wine to the broth for an elegant dinner party worthy version
- Layer denser vegetables like carrots and potatoes closer to the bottom so they cook through completely