Description

This creamy, herb-scented chicken crock pot meal is the ultimate weeknight comfort food. With tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and a silky sauce, it’s a cozy, one-pot dinner that practically cooks itself. Whether you’re serving a hungry family or looking for a satisfying meal to prep ahead, this recipe delivers every time. The best part? It’s flexible, freezer-friendly, and perfect for busy lives. With just a few minutes of prep, your slow cooker does all the work—leaving you with an effortless, feel-good dinner that tastes like it took hours.

Ingredients

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1.5 to 2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts
4 Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
3 carrots, thickly sliced
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 small onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1½ cups chicken broth (low sodium)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
Salt and pepper, to taste
¾ cup heavy cream or 4 oz cream cheese
Optional: 1 cup mushrooms, ½ cup frozen peas
Optional: 1 tablespoon cornstarch or flour, for thickening

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Instructions

Prep vegetables: wash, peel, chop.
Sear chicken in a hot skillet if desired.
Layer carrots, potatoes, celery, and onion in the slow cooker.
Add chicken on top.
Whisk together broth, mustard, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper. Pour over everything.
Cover and cook on low 6–7 hours or high 3–4 hours.
Stir in cream or cream cheese in the last 30 minutes.
Add mushrooms and peas near the end.
Thicken with slurry if needed.
Serve hot with fresh parsley.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, make sure to thicken with a cornstarch slurry in the last 30 minutes.
Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts in the slow cooker.
Add a splash of lemon juice at the end for brightness.
Make a double batch to freeze for future meals.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 6–7 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4
Calories: 520
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 610mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 145mg