Herb-Infused Chicken Thighs with Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

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Tender chicken thighs slow-cooked with seasonal root vegetables and fresh herbs for a comforting, aromatic meal that requires minimal hands-on time. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 435 minutes, pairs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, olive oil, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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: 15 min Cook: 420 min Serves 4 American cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (about 1.5 lbs) bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large, diced yellow onion
3 cloves, minced garlic
2, peeled and sliced 1/2-inch thick carrots
2, peeled and sliced 1/2-inch thick parsnips
1 tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear chicken thighs for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, then transfer to a 6-quart slow cooker.
Step 2: Add 1 diced yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant, then add to slow cooker. Add 2 sliced carrots, 2 sliced parsnips, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 bay leaf, and 1 cup chicken broth to the slow cooker.
Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until chicken is tender and vegetables are fork-tender. Discard bay leaf before serving.