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Crock Pot Chicken and Vegetables

This Crock Pot chicken and vegetables recipe is the ultimate hands-off comfort food. Toss everything in before your day begins, and come home to a meal that feels like a warm, welcoming hug.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 360 kcal

Equipment

  • Crock Pot
  • Skillet (optional for browning)

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken breasts or thighs boneless, skinless
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 potatoes diced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Optional Additions

  • fresh parsley or lemon juice for finishing

Instructions
 

  • Chop onion, garlic, carrots, and potatoes. Optional: sear chicken in a skillet for added flavor.
  • Layer vegetables on the bottom of the Crock Pot, followed by chicken on top.
  • Pour in chicken broth. Sprinkle in paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  • Cover with the lid and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours.
  • Right before serving, stir gently and adjust seasoning. Add fresh parsley or a splash of lemon juice for brightness.
  • Serve warm. Enjoy the comfort of a slow-cooked meal with your family.

Notes

Swap in beef, pork, or vegetarian proteins as desired. For make-ahead ease, prep and freeze ingredients in a bag, then cook from frozen. Finish with cheese or cream for extra richness.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 32gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 6200IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2.8mg
Keyword Chicken Dinner, comfort food, Crock Pot, slow cooker
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