Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs with Potatoes and Carrots

Try this slow cooker chicken thighs recipe with potatoes and carrots. It’s a full meal that is so easy to make.

A Budget-Friendly Slow Cooker Meal

Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs with Potatoes and Carrots is such an easy satisfying traditional meal.  It is both budget-friendly and low effort so a great fit for almost any family.  The chicken thighs are an inexpensive cut and the slow cooker is set it and forget it, until dinner time anyway.

This is one of our favorite slow cooker meals, and it will be yours too.

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How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs with Potatoes and Carrots

Here is a quick visual walk through showing you how to prepare the slow cooker chicken thighs with potatoes and carrots. The full recipe is below.

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make this easy slow cooker dinner:

• Chicken thighs
• Oil
• Red potatoes
• Baby carrots
• Onion
• Minced garlic
• Thyme leaves
• Paprika
• Chicken broth
• Cornstarch
• Water

1. Brown the chicken in a frying pan

The first step is to brown the chicken thighs in a frying pan. This step adds so much flavor, so don’t skip it.

2. Layer the Potatoes and Carrots in the Slow Cooker

Next, layer the potatoes and carrots in the bottom of the slow cooker and then top with seasonings.

3. Put the Chicken on Top

Next, arrange the browned chicken thighs on top of the potatoes and carrots.

4. Add the Broth

Add broth to the slow cooker, then simmer on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.

5. Thicken the Sauce

Thicken sauce with cornstarch before serving.  I would suggest adding a simple green salad to balance out the meal and enjoy.

If you like this recipe, be sure to also try our Slow Cooker Meatloaf Recipe with Potatoes and Carrots.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs with Potatoes and Carrots

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

8 hrs

Total Time

8 hrs 15 mins

 

Crock Pot Chicken Thighs with Potatoes & Carrots is an easy dinner the family will find satisfying!

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: 6

Calories: 766 kcal

Author: Robin Gagnon

Ingredients

• 3-4 lb Chicken Thighs
• 1 tbsp oil
• 2 lb Red Potatoes quartered
• 1 lb Baby Carrots
• 1 large Onion roughly chopped
• 1 tbsp minced Garlic
• 1 tsp Thyme Leaves
• 1 tbsp Paprika
• 2 tsp Salt
• 2 tsp Black Pepper
• 3 cup Chicken Broth
• 3 tsp Cornstarch
• 3 tsp Water

Instructions

1. Season chicken thighs on all sides with salt, pepper and paprika.
2. Place oil in skillet over med-high heat and brown the thighs on each side.
3. Layer potatoes, carrots and onions in slow cooker. Then scatter the garlic and thyme over vegetables.
4. Lay the chicken thighs on top.
5. Add the broth to the slow cooker.
6. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4.
7. Thighs will be nearly fall apart tender.
8. Whisk together cornstarch & water. Add to slow cooker and simmer a few minutes to thicken sauce before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs with Potatoes and Carrots

Amount Per Serving

Calories 766 Calories from Fat 423

% Daily Value*

Fat 47g72%

Saturated Fat 12g75%

Cholesterol 259mg86%

Sodium 1500mg65%

Potassium 1603mg46%

Carbohydrates 38g13%

Fiber 5g21%

Sugar 8g9%

Protein 47g94%

Vitamin A 11200IU224%

Vitamin C 26.5mg32%

Calcium 87mg9%

Iron 4.2mg23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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