🍗🥕 Slow Cooker Chicken and Veggies
A healthy, hands-off meal where tender chicken cooks with vegetables in flavorful broth. Perfect for busy days or cozy dinners.
🧾 Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 3–4 carrots, sliced
- 2–3 potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or rosemary)
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil (optional, for browning)
- Optional: 1 cup green beans or peas, added last 30 minutes
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Optional: Brown the Chicken
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Brown chicken 2–3 minutes per side for extra flavor.
2. Prepare Slow Cooker
- Place carrots, potatoes, and onions in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add garlic and seasoning.
- Place chicken on top.
- Pour in chicken broth.
3. Cook
- Cover and cook on:
- Low: 6–7 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
- Chicken should be tender and easily shredded.
4. Add Quick-Cooking Veggies
- If using green beans or peas, add them last 30 minutes of cooking.
5. Serve
- Spoon chicken and vegetables over rice, quinoa, or mashed potatoes.
- Ladle broth over the top for extra flavor.
⭐ Pro Tips:
- For a thicker sauce, remove chicken and vegetables at the end and reduce the liquid on the stove.
- Add fresh herbs just before serving for brightness.
- Shredded chicken works well for tacos or sandwiches if you want leftovers.
I can also give you a creamy slow cooker chicken and veggie recipe that uses cream, cheese, or a touch of mustard for a richer flavor.
Do you want me to make that version?
