CrockPot Chicken and Potatoes Recipe
A comforting and easy CrockPot Chicken and Potatoes recipe featuring tender bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs slow-cooked with baby potatoes, carrots, and aromatic herbs for a flavorful, hands-off meal perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (high) or 7-8 hours (low)
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (high) or 7 hours 15 minutes (low)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 6 to 8 thighs)
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
Vegetables and Herbs
- 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes (halved)
- 3 medium carrots (chopped in 1-inch pieces)
- ¼ cup diced onion
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (or ½ teaspoon dried)
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
Liquids
- 1 cup chicken stock
Instructions
- Brown the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Place them skin-side down in the pan and brown for 3-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden.
- Prepare the Vegetable Mixture: In a bowl, combine the halved baby potatoes, chopped carrots, diced onion, melted butter, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper. Mix well to evenly coat the vegetables with butter and seasoning.
- Assemble in Slow Cooker: Spread the vegetable mixture evenly on the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Place the rosemary sprigs on top of the vegetables, then arrange the browned chicken thighs over the vegetables. Pour the chicken stock over everything.
- Cook Slowly: Cover with the lid and cook on high heat setting for 4 hours or on low for 7-8 hours. The dish is done when the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the vegetables are tender.
Notes
- Browning the chicken before slow cooking enhances flavor and texture but can be skipped for convenience.
- You can substitute fresh rosemary with dried rosemary for a similar taste.
- Check seasoning before serving, and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is fully cooked for safety.
- This recipe works well with bone-in chicken breasts or drumsticks as alternatives to thighs.
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