Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Dinner
Effortlessly whip up a comforting and hearty meal with this Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Dinner, perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely family gatherings. Tender, juicy chicken breasts are paired with vibrant baby potatoes, sweet carrots, crisp celery, and aromatic garlic, all slow-cooked to perfection in a flavorful blend of chicken broth, dried herbs, and warming spices like paprika. The recipe’s rich, homemade gravy—made from the savory cooking juices—takes this dish to the next level. With just 15 minutes of prep and a trusty slow cooker doing the work, this one-pot meal delivers a satisfying, low-stress dinner for the whole family. Garnish with fresh parsley for a burst of color and serve up comfort food at its finest!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1.5 pounds Baby potatoes
- 4 large Carrots
- 3 stalks Celery stalks
- 1 medium Yellow onion
- 4 cloves Minced garlic
- 1.5 cups Chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Start by preparing the vegetables. Wash the baby potatoes and cut them in half (leave them whole if they are very small). Peel the carrots and slice them into 1-inch pieces. Chop the celery stalks into similar-sized chunks. Finally, peel and dice the onion into medium-sized pieces.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, sear the chicken breasts for 2 minutes per side until lightly browned. This step helps lock in flavor.
In the bottom of the slow cooker, place the baby potatoes in an even layer. Add the carrots, celery, onion, and minced garlic on top.
Lay the seared chicken breasts on top of the vegetables.
In a small bowl, mix the chicken broth, dried thyme, dried rosemary, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Pour this mixture evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3–4 hours. The chicken should be tender and the vegetables soft when done.
Once the cooking is finished, remove the chicken and vegetables from the slow cooker and set them aside on a serving platter, keeping them warm.
To make a gravy, pour the cooking liquid from the slow cooker into a small saucepan over medium heat. In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth, then add this slurry to the saucepan. Stir constantly until the liquid thickens into a gravy, about 2–3 minutes.
Serve the chicken and vegetables topped with the gravy. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
Enjoy your hearty and delicious homemade slow cooker chicken dinner!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2176 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.6 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 4288 mg | 186% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 176.4 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.9 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.2 g | ||
| Protein | 239.8 g | 480% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 388 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 6452 mg | 137% | |
*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.
