Are you looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for busy weeknights? Look no further than this slow cooker herbed chicken and vegetables recipe! This dish combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a medley of aromatic herbs, all slow-cooked to perfection in your trusty slow cooker. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this recipe is a lifesaver for those short on time or simply looking for a hassle-free culinary experience. So, gather your ingredients, set your slow cooker, and embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and fill your home with the irresistible aromas of slow-cooked goodness.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
HERBED SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN
I use my slow cooker to prepare these well-seasoned chicken breasts that cook up moist and tender. My daughter, who has two young sons to keep up with, shared this great recipe with me several years ago. I now rely on cooking chicken in a Crock Pot many days a week.-Sundra Hauck, Bogalusa, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h5m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients and, if desired, browning sauce; rub over chicken. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker; add broth. Cover and cook on low until chicken is tender, 4-5 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 392mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SLOW-COOKER HERBED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
Progresso® broth provides a wonderful addition to this slow cooked chicken and vegetable dish - perfect for dinner.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 7h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 410 mg
SLOW-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLES
Even a beginner cook could make this slow cooked chicken and have it turn out perfectly. This recipe could not be easier. A few minutes of prep and you'll come home to a delicious dinner. -Anita Bell, Hermitage, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 6h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place carrots, celery and potatoes in a 6-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Place lemon halves and garlic in chicken cavity. Tuck wings under chicken; tie drumsticks together. Place chicken over vegetables in slow cooker, breast side up. Mix together rosemary, lemon juice, oil, paprika and remaining salt in small bowl; rub over chicken., Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads at least 170° and vegetables are tender, 6-8 hours., Remove chicken from slow cooker; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving. Serve with vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 400mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
HERB ROASTED CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLES AND WINE (CROCK POT)
Here's one of our favorite chicken dishes in the crockpot (with optional gravy). The chicken turns out so juicy and tender, not dried out at all. Very good over mashed potatoes, noodles or dumplings and you can add a side of stuffing as well (see my stuffing recipe #117776). I hope you enjoy!
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Whole Chicken
Time 5h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put carrots, onions, and celery in bottom of crock pot.
- Thoroughly wash chicken and pat dry. Sprinkle cavity with salt, pepper and parsley. Place in crock pot, dot chicken breast with butter.
- Sprinkle with parsley and tarragon or thyme, add wine.
- Cover and cook on Low 8 to 10 hours (High: 3 1/2 to 5 hours).
- With a slotted spoon, remove chicken and vegetables to a platter, keep warm.
- To make gravy (optional): To remaining pan juices stir in a tablespoon of cornstarch -OR- 3 tablespoons of flour. Heat through on HIGH in crock pot, -or- on medium heat in a separate sauce pan, stirring until gravy is smooth and thickened, about 5-10 minutes. Stir in a tablespoon or two of milk or cream, if desired.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, noodles, dumplings, or buttered biscuits -plus- a side of stuffing recipe #117776---wonderful!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.9, Fat 31.1, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 127.3, Sodium 998.2, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 3.8, Protein 26.2
SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN BREASTS AND VEGETABLES
Enjoy Slow-Cooker Chicken Breasts and Vegetables after a long day! Prep for this slow-cooker chicken breasts recipe takes just 20 minutes before work.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 8h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except chicken, paprika and black pepper in slow cooker sprayed with cooking spray; top with chicken.
- Combine paprika and black pepper; sprinkle over chicken. Cover with lid.
- Cook on LOW 8 to 9 hours (or on HIGH 4 to 4-1/2 hours).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 310 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 24 g
SLOW COOKER MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
This delicious slow cooker meal of chicken and vegetables pairs up nicely with couscous and pita bread.
Provided by DEBMCE4
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes
Time 6h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Combine turmeric, ginger, coriander, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper in a small cup. Rub mixture over chicken and let sit at least 30 minutes.
- Combine chickpeas, diced tomatoes, artichoke hearts, carrots, garlic, and cinnamon stick in the bottom of a 6- to 7-quart slow cooker.
- Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to the slow cooker, bone-side-up. Add onion to the same skillet. Saute over medium-high heat until onions have taken on a yellow color from turmeric and are starting to brown on the edges, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for approximately 2 hours.
- Place green beans and bell pepper over chicken. Cover and cook approximately 3 hours more.
- Meanwhile, boil 3 cups of water in a saucepan. Add couscous and stir. Cover the pot and turn off the heat. Let sit until water is absorbed and couscous is tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Place hot couscous on each plate and top with chicken and vegetables. Spoon juices from the slow cooker over each serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.9 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Cholesterol 70.3 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 733.9 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
SLOW COOKER CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES RECIPE
Hearty and flavorful chicken, carrots, potatoes and onions that combine to make an easy and delicious dinner. This Slow Cooker Chicken and Vegetables can be thrown together in a matter of minutes and then the slow cooker does all the work for you!
Provided by Elyse Ellis
Categories Main Course
Time 4h15m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Spray a slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place sliced onion in the bottom.
- Top with carrots and sliced red potatoes.
- Season with salt and pepper, as desired.
- Pour chicken broth on top then season with dried thyme and minced garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Place chicken thighs in pan and cook for a few minutes on each side or until slightly browned.
- Place chicken on top of vegetables.
- Cover slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- Garnish with fresh thyme before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 143 mg, Sodium 376 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ONE-PAN HERBED CHICKEN AND VEGGIES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, asparagus, cherry tomato, olive oil, dried basil, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, black pepper
Provided by Joey Firoben
Categories Dinner
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the asparagus and cherry tomatoes on opposite sides of a large, rimmed baking sheet.
- Place the chicken breasts in the middle section of the baking sheet.
- Drizzle the veggies and chicken with the oil.
- Sprinkle on the salt, pepper, basil, thyme, and rosemary, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly coated in the oil and seasonings.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until chicken's internal temperature reaches 165˚F (72˚C).
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Place the chicken breast on a plate with portions of the roasted veggies and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 52 grams, Sugar 8 grams
SLOW COOKER CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
I usually start with frozen chicken breasts so it doesn't fall apart -- though if it does, it kind of turns into stew. My family likes this over rice. Ro-tel works instead of diced tomatoes if you like a "kick".
Provided by wife2abadge
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 8h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
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.
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor and color to your dish. Some good options include carrots, potatoes, onions, celery, and broccoli.
- Season your chicken well. This will help it to develop a delicious flavor. You can use a variety of spices, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Cook the chicken on low heat. This will help it to cook evenly and prevent it from drying out.
- Add the vegetables to the slow cooker in the last hour of cooking. This will help them to retain their nutrients and flavor.
- Serve the chicken and vegetables over rice or noodles. This will make a complete and satisfying meal.
Conclusion:
Slow cooker herbed chicken and vegetables is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and nutritious dish that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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