Slow Cooker Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Thyme and Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

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Tender chicken thighs simmer slowly with bright lemon, fragrant garlic, and fresh thyme, nestled on a bed of golden roasted potatoes. This Italian recipe, ready in about 375 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, yellow potatoes, fresh lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 6, 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: 360 min Serves 6 American cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
1.5 pounds, cut into 1-inch chunks yellow potatoes
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
5 cloves, minced garlic cloves
4 fresh thyme sprigs
3 tbsp olive oil
1 cup chicken broth
1.5 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 6 bone-in chicken thighs and season evenly with 1.5 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp paprika on all sides.
Step 2: Toss 1.5 pounds of yellow potatoes cut into 1-inch chunks with 3 tbsp olive oil and 1/2 tsp salt until coated, then layer them at the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
Step 3: Place the seasoned chicken thighs on top of the potatoes. Pour 1 cup chicken broth and 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice evenly over the chicken.
Step 4: Sprinkle 5 minced garlic cloves and 4 fresh thyme sprigs over the chicken and potatoes, cover the slow cooker, and cook on low for 6 hours until chicken is tender and potatoes are soft.
Step 5: Before serving, remove thyme sprigs and spoon some of the cooking juices over the chicken and potatoes for extra flavor.