Slow-Cooker Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Rosemary
Fall-off-the-bone chicken thighs with tender potatoes and carrots, cooked all day. This american-inspired slow cooker ready in about 250 minutes pairs bone-in, skin-on Chicken thighs, peeled Garlic, fresh Rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 bone-in, skin-on Chicken thighs
- 4 cloves peeled Garlic
- 2 sprigs fresh Rosemary
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/2 cup Chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1 cup Baby carrots
- 1 lb quartered Potatoes
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry, season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, then sear in a skillet with 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat for 3 minutes per side until golden.
- Step 2: Transfer seared chicken to slow cooker, then add 4 peeled garlic cloves, 2 fresh rosemary sprigs, and 1/2 cup chicken broth.
- Step 3: Place 1 cup baby carrots and 1 lb quartered potatoes around chicken in the slow cooker.
- Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours until chicken is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Slow-Cooker Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Rosemary take to make?
Total time is about 250 minutes (10 min prep + 240 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Slow-Cooker Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Rosemary?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep peeled garlic from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Slow-Cooker Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Rosemary?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Slow-Cooker Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Rosemary for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Slow-Cooker Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Rosemary?
American slow cooker like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
This has become our go-to slow cooker dish. We make it weekly.
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Quick to prep and the results are amazing. A real keeper.
- ★★★★☆
Reliable weeknight option. Not going to blow your mind but always satisfying.
