Crock Pot Chicken
This Crock Pot Chicken recipe is the perfect hands-off dinner solution, delivering tender, flavorful chicken and hearty vegetables in a rich, savory broth. Featuring boneless, skinless chicken breasts slow-cooked with carrots, celery, onion, and a blend of aromatic herbs like thyme and rosemary, this dish is a comforting classic that’s both healthy and satisfying. Searing the chicken and sautéing the veggies before slow cooking adds depth of flavor, while an optional thickened sauce creates a luxurious finish. Ideal for busy weeknights, this easy crock pot recipe pairs beautifully with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up every drop of the delicious sauce. With just 15 minutes of prep time and the magic of a slow cooker, you’ll have a wholesome, home-cooked meal perfect for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
Prepare the vegetables by dicing the onion and slicing the carrots and celery. Mince the garlic cloves and set them aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, sear the chicken breasts on both sides until lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. This step is optional but adds a deeper flavor.
Transfer the chicken breasts to the crock pot.
In the same skillet, sauté the minced garlic, diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened. Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the crock pot.
Add the chicken broth, dried thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper to the crock pot.
Stir gently to evenly distribute the seasonings and liquid over the chicken and vegetables.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or on LOW for 6-7 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the chicken and vegetables from the crock pot. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of flour with a few tablespoons of the liquid from the crock pot until smooth. Stir this mixture back into the crock pot and heat on HIGH for 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Serve the chicken warm with the cooked vegetables and sauce. Pair with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1692 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 49.5 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.9 g | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 657 mg | 219% | |
| Sodium | 3982 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.8 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.7 g | ||
| Protein | 227.6 g | 455% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 334 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 3950 mg | 84% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
