Description
Delicious Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Chicken & Veggies is a hearty and comforting dish made with tender chicken thighs, vibrant vegetables, and a rich garlic butter sauce that will make your taste buds dance.
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless
skinless chicken thighs
1 ½ pounds small red potatoes
1 pound carrots
1 large yellow onion
1 head of garlic
½ cup unsalted butter
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons cold water (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan and mix in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well and set aside.
- In the slow cooker, place the boneless chicken thighs, small red potatoes, chopped carrots, and diced yellow onion.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the chicken and veggies, followed by the chicken broth. Toss everything to combine evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch with cold water to form a slurry and add it to the slow cooker in the last 30 minutes of cooking, stirring to combine.
- Once cooked, garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For best results, use fresh ingredients; substituting chicken breasts may result in a drier dish. The optional cornstarch slurry will help thicken the sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about 1 chicken thigh + vegetables)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
Keywords: slow cooker, garlic butter, chicken, veggies, comfort food