Slow Cooker Lemon-Ginger Chicken with Root Veggies

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-22 · Updated 2026-04-22

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Tender chicken and earthy root vegetables simmered in a bright lemon-ginger broth until fork-tender. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 380 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, carrots, parsnips for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 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: 20 min Cook: 360 min Serves 4 American cuisine 410 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs
3 medium, peeled and chopped carrots
2 medium, peeled and chopped parsnips
2 medium, cubed potatoes
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
1, zested and juiced lemon
3 cloves, minced garlic
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season evenly with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 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 slow cooker.
Step 3: Add chopped carrots, parsnips, and potatoes to slow cooker, followed by chicken broth, grated ginger, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried thyme.
Step 4: Stir gently to combine, cover, and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until vegetables are tender and chicken is easily shredded with a fork.
Step 5: Remove chicken thighs and set aside. Use an immersion blender to partially puree the broth mixture until slightly thickened, then return chicken to the pot and heat through for 5 minutes.