Herb-Crusted Lemon Herb Chicken with Root Vegetables

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Juicy chicken thighs slow-cooked with fragrant herbs and sweet root vegetables for a comforting, Whole30-compliant dinner. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe (whole30, dairy free), ready in about 410 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, carrots, parsnips for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 390 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season evenly with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then sear the chicken for 3 minutes per side until golden brown and edges are crisp.
  2. Step 2: Transfer the seared chicken to the slow cooker insert, arranging it in a single layer. Scatter 4 medium peeled and chopped carrots, 2 medium peeled and chopped parsnips, 4 minced garlic cloves, 3 fresh thyme sprigs, 2 fresh rosemary sprigs, and 1 thinly sliced lemon over the chicken.
  3. Step 3: Set slow cooker to LOW and cook for 6-7 hours, or until the chicken is fork-tender and the vegetables are soft. Remove and discard herb sprigs before serving.

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