Best 9 Slow Cooker Chicken And Vegetables Recipes

SLOW-COOKER BALSAMIC HONEY-GLAZED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place carrots, potatoes and onion in slow cooker. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.
• Season chicken thighs with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Place chicken skin side down in skillet. Cook chicken 3 to 5 minutes, turning once, until browned on both sides. Transfer chicken to slow cooker.
• In small bowl, beat balsamic vinegar and honey with whisk. Pour over chicken in slow cooker. Place thyme sprigs around chicken. Cover; cook on High heat setting 3 1/2 to 4 hours or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (at least 165°F) and vegetables are tender.
• Remove thyme sprigs, and transfer chicken and vegetables to serving platter; cover and keep warm. Pour cooking liquid into 1-quart saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat 10 to 13 minutes or until the liquid is slightly thickened and reduced to about half. Drizzle over chicken and vegetables, and serve.

CREAMY SLOW COOKER CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Combine chicken soup, chicken broth, sour cream, garlic, seasoned salt, Italian seasoning, onion powder, chives, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper in a slow cooker. Add chicken, making sure it is covered with liquid.
• Add parsnip, zucchini, mushrooms, carrots, and green onions. Cover slow cooker.
• Cook on Low until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5 hours.

COCONUT CURRY CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES IN THE SLOW COOKER

Steps:

• Combine chicken, green beans, sweet potato, bell pepper, onion, garlic, and ginger in a slow cooker.
• Stir together chicken broth, curry powder, kosher salt, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Pour into slow cooker and stir into chicken and vegetables. Cover slow cooker.
• Cook on Low until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are fork tender, about 6 hours.
• Whisk together coconut milk and cashew butter in a bowl until all the lumps are gone. Add to slow cooker and continue cooking for 1 more hour. Garnish with chopped cashews and cilantro.

SLOW-COOKER HERBED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In 12-inch skillet, heat 4 teaspoons of the oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; add to skillet. Cook about 10 minutes, turning once, until browned. Remove from skillet; keep warm. In skillet, heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Add onions and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook 10 minutes. Add garlic; cook 15 seconds. Stir in broth. Cook until reduced by half.
• Spray 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Pour onion mixture into slow cooker. Stir in thyme, bay leaves and carrots. Top with chicken. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours. Stir in mushrooms. Cover; cook 20 to 30 minutes longer. Remove chicken and vegetables from slow cooker. Discard bay leaves. Increase heat setting to High. Mix cornstarch and water; add to slow cooker, stirring with whisk. Cook and stir 2 minutes, until thickened. Stir in parsley and lemon juice. Serve chicken, vegetables and sauce over mashed potatoes, if desired.

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES WITH DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Place chicken, potatoes, onion and carrots in 6-quart slow cooker. Add broth.
• Cover and cook on low heat setting 9 to 10 hours.
• Increase heat setting to high. Stir together Bisquick mix, water and parsley in medium bowl. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto hot chicken mixture. Cover and cook 45 to 50 minutes or until dumplings are dry in center.

SLOW-COOKER SAVORY ROAST CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Spray inside of 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet; drain on paper towels. Cover and refrigerate for later.
• Drain all drippings from skillet except for 1 tablespoon. Add mushrooms and carrots to skillet; cook over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and vegetables are lightly browned. Add garlic; cook 30 to 60 seconds or until fragrant. Transfer mixture to slow cooker; stir in onions. Top with bay leaves and thyme.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook in two batches in skillet over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until brown on all sides. Arrange chicken pieces on top of vegetables in slow cooker.
• In 1-cup measuring cup, beat together chicken broth and tomato paste; pour around chicken in slow cooker. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 1/2 to 4 hours or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest pieces are cut to bone (at least 165°F), and vegetables are fork tender. Transfer chicken and vegetables to serving platter, discarding bay leaves. Top with cooked bacon. Spoon fat from cooking juices; serve with chicken. Garnish with chopped parsley; serve with mashed potatoes.

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES WITH PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• In 3 1/2 to 4-quart slow cooker, combine chicken and soy sauce; mix to coat evenly. Add carrots, water chestnuts and reserved pineapple juice. Stir to combine.
• Cover; cook on low setting for 4 to 5 hours.
• About 30 minutes before serving, cook rice in water as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine sweet-and-sour sauce, cornstarch and gingerroot; stir until well blended. Stir into chicken mixture. Add pea pods, onions and pineapple chunks; stir gently to mix. Increase heat setting to high; cover and cook an additional 20 to 25 minutes or until pea pods are crisp-tender. Serve chicken mixture over rice.

SLOW COOKER OLD WORLD CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Combine oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, paprika, garlic powder and black pepper in a small bowl; mix well.
• Place bell peppers and onion in slow cooker.
• Add chicken; sprinkle with the oregano mixture.
• Cover; cook on LOW 8 hours or on HIGH 4 hours.
• Stir in ketchup and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
• If desired, cut chicken and let it sit in the sauce, for a half hour or so before serving, to absorb the flavor.
• Serve chicken and vegetables over hot cooked noodles or rice.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Layer the potatoes, veggies, and chicken in the slow cooker.
• Mix the Tabasco into the tomatoes and pour over the top.
• Cook on low 8-9 hours.