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A hearty Crockpot One-Pot Chicken Dinner with vegetables

Classic Crockpot One-Pot Chicken Dinner

This delicious and simple one-pot chicken dinner is cooked in a crockpot, making it an ideal choice for a fuss-free meal. Tender chicken, potatoes, and carrots are seasoned with herbs and slow-cooked to perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 lb small red potatoes
  • 1 cup baby carrots
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
  • 2 tbsp cold water (optional, for thickening)

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Lightly grease the slow cooker insert, then add the quartered potatoes, baby carrots, chopped yellow onion, and minced garlic.
  2. Arrange the chicken pieces over the vegetables and sprinkle with dried thyme, rosemary, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Pour the chicken broth over all ingredients, cover, and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until chicken is cooked and vegetables are tender.
Finishing Touches
  1. Stir in the heavy cream during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  2. To thicken the sauce, whisk cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry, then stir into the slow cooker and cook until desired thickness is achieved.
  3. Serve hot and garnish with fresh parsley or chives if desired.

Notes

This recipe is easily doubled for a larger crowd. For a richer flavor, you can briefly sear the chicken thighs before adding them to the slow cooker.