Description
A comforting and easy slow cooker recipe featuring juicy boneless skinless chicken thighs with tender baby potatoes, carrots, and a flavorful chicken gravy. Perfect for a hearty family dinner with minimal prep and hands-off cooking.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Vegetables
- 2 pounds baby red potatoes, halved
- 1 pound baby carrots
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquid and Thickener
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 3 teaspoons cornstarch
- 3 teaspoons water
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Trim any excess fat from the chicken thighs and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels to ensure a good sear later. Place chicken in a medium bowl and evenly coat with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Prepare Vegetables: Halve the baby potatoes, chop the red onion, and mince the garlic cloves. Add the potatoes, carrots, chopped onion, and garlic to the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Sear Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Once oil is hot, sear the seasoned chicken thighs for about 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned, working in batches if needed to avoid crowding the pan.
- Assemble and Cook: Transfer the browned chicken thighs on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker. Pour in the chicken broth. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- Finish Gravy: Remove chicken, potatoes, and carrots from the slow cooker and place into serving dishes. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker juices and cook on HIGH for 5 to 10 minutes to thicken the broth into a savory gravy. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary when assembling the slow cooker.
- Skipping the searing step will reduce prep time but searing adds a deeper flavor and color to the chicken.
- If you prefer a thicker gravy, adjust the cornstarch quantity accordingly by adding an extra teaspoon.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or crusty bread to soak up the gravy.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1047 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.03 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 146 mg
