Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of our Slow Cooker Creamy Garlic Chicken and Veggies Recipe. This dish features tender chicken thighs simmered alongside baby red potatoes and vibrant broccoli, all enveloped in a rich, creamy garlic sauce. With minimal prep time, you can set your slow cooker to work while you carry on with your day. Perfect for family dinners or hosting friends, this recipe is not only delicious but also meal prep-friendly, ensuring you’ll have satisfying leftovers to enjoy throughout the week. Elevate your dinner experience effortlessly with this wholesome dish that brings warmth and flavor to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 pounds baby red potatoes
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- ¼ cup white apple vinegar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 ½ tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Season chicken with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sear chicken thighs in melted butter until golden brown; set aside.
- Combine potatoes, vinegar, stock, shallots, garlic, and thyme in a slow cooker; season.
- Place seared chicken over the potato mixture.
- Cook on low for 5 to 6 hours; add broccoli during the last 30 minutes.
- Remove ingredients; thicken sauce with cream and cornstarch in the slow cooker.
- Serve chicken and veggies drizzled with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 to 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 140mg