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Chicken Crockpot Recipes

This comforting chicken crockpot recipe brings together tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and savory herbs cooked low and slow for a deliciously easy and nourishing meal just like grandma used to make. Set it in the morning and come home to a ready-to-serve dinner the whole family will love.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 carrots peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • Fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Season the chicken thighs evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and paprika.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken thighs on both sides just until browned, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker.
  • Add the sliced onion, minced garlic, carrots, and celery on top of the chicken.
  • Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients.
  • Cover and cook on low heat for 6 hours or until chicken is tender and falling apart.
  • Once cooked, remove chicken and vegetables to a serving platter.
  • In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Add to the liquid in the slow cooker and stir.
  • Turn the slow cooker to high and cook for another 10 to 15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSodium: 560mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
Keyword chicken crockpot, slow cooker recipes, easy family meals, weeknight dinner, comfort food
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