Slow Cooker Chicken and Vegetables
Slow Cooker Chicken and Vegetables pairs golden-browned chicken thighs with a bed of tender carrots, red potatoes, onion, and celery infused with Herbes de Provence and garlic. The brief sear builds rich depth, while the long, gentle cook keeps everything juicy and flavorful. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner when you want hearty comfort with minimal fuss.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 hrs
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow Cooker Chicken and Vegetables, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 32 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 82
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels, trim any excess skin and fat, and season both sides with salt and pepper to taste.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken thighs, skin side down, in the hot skillet until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove them from the skillet and keep warm.
- 3
Peel the carrots and cut them into 3-inch pieces about 1/2 inch thick. Scrub the red potatoes and cut the larger ones in half. Put the carrot pieces, potato pieces, chopped onion, chopped celery, Herbes de Provence, and garlic into a slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and stir to evenly distribute the vegetables and seasonings.
- 4
Place the browned chicken thighs on top, skin side up. Cover and cook on Low until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, and the vegetables are tender, 5 to 6 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center of the chicken should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Do not open the lid during the cooking time (see Cook's Note).
- 5
Transfer the chicken and vegetables to a serving platter, garnish with fresh parsley if using, and serve warm.
- Calories 691.27 kcal High 35%
- Protein 32.88 g Good Source 66%
- Carbohydrate 63.63 g 23%
- Total Fat 33.3 g High 43%
- Saturated Fat 8.69 g High 43%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 165.23 mg High 55%
- Sodium 437.32 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 8.48 g Good Source 30%
- Total Sugars 11.37 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 207.77 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 4.62 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 1556.05 mg Good Source 33%
- Vitamin A 73.76 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 63.63 mg Good Source 71%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Slow Cooker Chicken and Vegetables is made with 10 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 5 hrs 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Carrot, Celery, Chicken Thigh, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 691.27 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow Cooker Chicken and Vegetables made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Celery, Chicken Thigh, Fresh Parsley, Garlic. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Slow Cooker Chicken and Vegetables?
- About 5 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 691.27 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow Cooker Chicken and Vegetables easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Slow Cooker Chicken and Vegetables healthy?
- Slow Cooker Chicken and Vegetables has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 691.27 calories and 32.88 g of protein, or 66% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 437.32 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.69 g (43% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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