Lemon-Herb Chicken Thighs with Asparagus and Potatoes

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

Tender chicken thighs slow-cooked with fresh lemon, garlic and thyme on a bed of potatoes and asparagus for an easy, hands-off meal. This Mediterranean-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 375 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, lemon, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 510 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.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs, skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
• 1 large, zested and juiced lemon
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 1.5 lbs, cut into 1-inch chunks potatoes
• 1 bunch, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces asparagus
• 2 tsp, chopped fresh thyme
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 2 lbs skin-on bone-in chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Place 1.5 lbs diced potatoes and 1 bunch trimmed asparagus in the slow cooker, then arrange chicken thighs on top.
3. Step 3: Mix 1 large lemon's zest, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme, then drizzle evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
4. Step 4: Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil over the top and cover with the lid.
5. Step 5: Cook on LOW for 6 hours until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.