Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken and Potatoes recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a simple weeknight dinner. Tender chicken thighs, baby potatoes, and aromatic herbs cooked low and slow in the crockpot for a delicious meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
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Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and rosemary.
- Sear the Chicken: In a large skillet, sear the seasoned chicken thighs skin-side down until browned.
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Transfer the seared chicken to the slow cooker.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, sauté garlic and onions until fragrant.
- Add Ingredients: Add sautéed garlic, onions, and halved baby potatoes to the slow cooker.
- Moisten with Broth: Pour chicken broth over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Cook Slow and Low: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until chicken is tender and potatoes are cooked through.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute boneless chicken thighs or breasts for a leaner option.
- Feel free to add carrots or green beans to incorporate more vegetables into the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with potatoes
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
