Tender chicken and colorful vegetables simmer in a buttery garlic sauce for an easy, flavor-packed dinner your whole family will love.
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
1.5 lbs red or Yukon gold potatoes, chopped
1 cup baby carrots
1 cup green beans or broccoli (optional)
5–6 garlic cloves, minced
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: fresh parsley and lemon juice
Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Melt butter and stir in garlic and Italian seasoning.
Layer potatoes and carrots in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Add chicken on top and pour garlic butter mixture evenly over ingredients.
Pour chicken broth around the edges of the slow cooker.
Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3.5–4 hours.
Add green beans or broccoli in the last hour of cooking.
Garnish with parsley and lemon juice before serving.
To make it creamy, stir in cream cheese or heavy cream near the end. Leftovers store well for up to 4 days in the fridge.