Herb-Crusted Slow Cooker Chicken with Root Veg

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

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Tender chicken thighs slow-cooked with aromatic herbs and roasted root vegetables for a comforting, one-pot meal. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 380 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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: 360 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 bone-in, skin-on (about 1.5 lbs) chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large, diced onion
3 cloves, minced garlic
2, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks carrots
2, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks parsnips
2 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks potatoes
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat the 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs) dry with paper towels, then season evenly with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken thighs and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, then transfer to a 6-quart slow cooker.
Step 3: Add 1 large diced onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 peeled and 1-inch-chunked carrots, 2 peeled and 1-inch-chunked parsnips, 2 peeled and 1-inch-chunked medium potatoes, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp dried rosemary, and 1/2 cup chicken broth to the slow cooker with the chicken.
Step 4: Stir to combine, then cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours until the chicken is fork-tender and vegetables are tender.