Garlic Butter Chicken and Vegetables in the Slow Cooker
A cozy and flavorful one-pot meal with juicy garlic butter chicken, tender potatoes, and vibrant vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights or slow Sundays.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 hours 15 minutes 1x
Ingredients
2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or boneless thighs/breasts)
1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
3 large carrots, cut into thick rounds
2 cups green beans or broccoli florets
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 tbsp butter, melted
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley or thyme, for garnish
Instructions
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Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
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(Optional) Sear chicken in a skillet until golden brown, 2–3 mins per side.
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Place potatoes and carrots in bottom of slow cooker.
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Lay chicken on top of vegetables.
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Sprinkle minced garlic over chicken and veggies.
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Pour melted butter evenly over everything.
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Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3.5–4 hours.
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Add green beans or broccoli during the final hour.
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Serve hot, spooning garlic butter over the top. Garnish with herbs.
Notes
Use fresh garlic for the best flavor. Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving for brightness.