Slow Cooker Chicken and Veggies with Garlic Butter
Slow-cooked chicken and hearty vegetables simmered in a garlic butter herb sauce. An easy, flavorful family meal that requires minimal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours (LOW) or 3½–4 hours (HIGH)
- Total Time: ~6 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½–3 lbs chicken thighs or breasts
- 1½ lbs baby potatoes, halved
- 3–4 carrots, peeled and chopped
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp parsley
- ½ tsp dried rosemary or thyme
- ¼ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: green beans, lemon juice
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and herbs.
- (Optional) Sear chicken in a skillet for 2–3 minutes per side.
- Add potatoes and carrots to slow cooker. Top with chicken.
- Mix melted butter, garlic, herbs, and seasoning. Pour over chicken.
- Add chicken broth around edges. Cover and cook on LOW 6–7 hrs or HIGH 3½–4 hrs.
- Add green beans in final 30 minutes if using.
- Serve with sauce spooned over top.
Notes
Use boneless chicken for easier serving. Add a squeeze of lemon before serving to brighten flavor. Leftovers keep well for 3–4 days.