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Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs and Vegetables with Herbs

Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs and Vegetables with Herbs

This slow cooker chicken and veggies recipe is a classic family dinner with juicy chicken thighs, carrots, green beans, and potatoes.

Author: Kelsey Smith

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours

Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes

Servings: 4 serving

Calories: 640 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 2 pound - bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon - Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon - salt
  • ½ teaspoon - onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon - paprika
  • ½ teaspoon - ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon - olive oil
  • ¾ pound - red potatoes
  • ½ pound - baby carrots
  • ½ pound - fresh green beans
  • ¼ cup - chicken broth
  • ¼ cup - fresh lemon juice lemon
  • ¼ cup - fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine the Italian seasoning, salt, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper. Sprinkle half of the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken.
  2. Sear: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken, skin-side down, and sear for about 4 minutes, until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes, working in batches if needed.
  3. Layer: Add the potatoes to a 6-quart slow cooker, followed by the carrots. Arrange the chicken over the vegetables, skin-side up, then place the green beans on top.
  4. Add the liquid: Combine the remaining seasoning mixture, chicken broth, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Pour around the chicken, avoiding the browned skin.
  5. Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for about 3–4 hours, until the potatoes and carrots are tender and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F.
  6. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and spoon the cooking juices over the chicken and vegetables.

Nutrition

Energy: 640 kcal | Total Fat: 42 g | Saturated: 11 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 223 mg | Total Carbs: 25 g | Fiber: 5 g | Sugars: 6 g | Proteins: 41 g | Sodium: 596 mg | Polyunsaturated: 8 g | Monounsaturated: 18 g

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