This slow cooker chicken and veggies recipe is a classic family dinner with juicy chicken thighs, carrots, green beans, and potatoes.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 4 hours
Total time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on (about 4 thighs)
- ¾ lb red potatoes cubed
- ½ lb baby carrots
- ½ lb green beans trimmed
- 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 large lemon, juiced (about ¼ cup juice)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
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Add chicken thighs, diced red potatoes, baby carrots, and green beans to the slow cooker, keeping the green beans as elevated as possible.
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In a small bowl, combine the seasonings, chicken broth, and lemon juice. Pour evenly over the chicken and veggies.
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Cook, covered, on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours. Chicken should be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165°F.
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Before serving, garnish with fresh parsley (optional).
Notes
You can sear the thighs in a pan on medium heat in olive oil or butter if desired prior to placing in the slow cooker.
Nutrition
Calories: 525kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 35gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 189mgSodium: 557mgPotassium: 1063mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 8394IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 3mg