Description
A comforting and easy slow cooker chicken recipe perfect for cold days or any occasion. This homestyle dish features tender chicken and vegetables in a savory broth, creating a delicious and heartwarming meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, potatoes), chopped
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Place chicken in the slow cooker.
- Pour chicken broth and heavy cream over the chicken.
- Season with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Add mixed vegetables to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken and shred it. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- If a thicker sauce is desired, whisk flour with a little water and stir into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a bay leaf while cooking.
- Adjust seasonings to your preference.
- This comforting slow cooker chicken can be served over rice, noodles, or with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg