Slow Cooker Cider-Braised Chicken with Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-18 · Updated 2026-04-18

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Tender chicken thighs simmered in a sweet apple cider broth with roasted carrots, parsnips, and potatoes for a comforting, one-pot meal. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 405 minutes, pairs Chicken thighs, Apple cider, Chicken broth 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: 15 min Cook: 390 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pounds Chicken thighs
1 cup Apple cider
1 cup Chicken broth
1 cup Carrots
1 cup Parsnips
1 cup Potatoes
1 medium Onion
4 Garlic cloves
2 Thyme sprigs
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
1 tablespoon Olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
Step 2: Transfer the seared chicken to a slow cooker. Add 1 cup apple cider, 1 cup chicken broth, 1 cup diced carrots, 1 cup diced parsnips, 1 cup diced potatoes, 1 medium diced onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 2 thyme sprigs.
Step 3: Stir to combine, cover, and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is fork-tender and vegetables are cooked through.