Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs with Potatoes & Carrots is an easy recipe that makes your entire dinner right in the crockpot! Juicy chicken thighs, tender potatoes and carrots, and a flavorful chicken gravy to pour over the top.
Ingredients
- 3 teaspoons water
Instructions
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Trim any excess fat from the chicken thighs and pat dry with paper towels.2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
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Place the chicken thighs into a medium bowl and season with paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Set aside.2 tablespoons smoked paprika, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper
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Cut the baby potatoes in half, chop the red onion, and mince the garlic.2 pounds baby red potatoes, 1 medium red onion, 3 cloves garlic
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To the bottom of a 6 quart slow cooker, add the halved potatoes, carrots, chopped onion, and garlic.1 pound baby carrots
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the oil. Once the oil is heated, add the seasoned chicken thighs and brown each side for approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Do not crowd the chicken, cook in batches if necessary.1 tablespoon olive oil
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Place the seared chicken on top of the vegetables, then pour in chicken broth.3 cups chicken broth
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Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
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Once the cook time is up, remove the chicken, potatoes, and carrots from the slow cooker into serving dishes.
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To a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Pour it into the slow cooker to thicken the broth into a gravy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.3 teaspoons cornstarch, 3 teaspoons water
Notes
- Chicken thighs or breasts can be used.
- Cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 4 hours (though I recommend low). If cooking for 8+ hours, add additional chicken broth to submerge the thighs, which will result in very tender chicken.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Every slow cooker runs differently. Times given are a general recommendation and should be tested in your own slow cooker and adjusted as needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 1047mg | Potassium: 1347mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 11625IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 4mg