Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs with Potatoes and Carrots

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 most any family.  The chicken thighs are an inexpensive cut and the slow cooker is set it and forget it, until dinner time anyway.

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How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs with Potatoes and Carrots

Here is a quick visual walk through of preparing the Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs with Potatoes and Carrots. The full recipe is below.

The chicken thighs are browned in a frying pan to add flavor.

Potatoes and carrots are layered in the bottom of the  slow cooker and  then topped with seasonings.

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

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

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

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*

Total Fat 47g 72%

Saturated Fat 12g 60%

Cholesterol 259mg 86%

Sodium 1500mg 63%

Potassium 1603mg 46%

Total Carbohydrates 38g 13%

Dietary Fiber 5g 20%

Sugars 8g

Protein 47g 94%

Vitamin A 224%

Vitamin C 32.1%

Calcium 8.7%

Iron 23.5%

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