Description
A gourmet dish that combines succulent chicken with vibrant vegetables in a luxurious garlic-infused butter sauce, all prepared effortlessly in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cups assorted vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, and zucchini, cut into bite-sized pieces)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 8 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme (finely chopped)
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, finely chopped)
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs liberally with salt and black pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, blend room temperature butter, minced garlic, and the freshly chopped rosemary and thyme until smooth and creamy.
- In the slow cooker, place the seasoned chicken thighs at the bottom and distribute the assorted vegetables around and over the chicken.
- Spoon the garlic butter mixture over the chicken and vegetables, ensuring an even coating.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the chicken is fork-tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Carefully transfer everything to a serving dish and sprinkle fresh parsley on top.
Notes
For added flavor, sear the chicken thighs before slow cooking. Consider using seasonal vegetables for enhanced taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg