Creamy Slow Cooker Garlic Herb Chicken with Potatoes & Carrots

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Creamy Slow Cooker Garlic Herb Chicken with Potatoes & Carrots

📖 Description

This ultra-comforting slow cooker meal features tender shredded chicken, baby potatoes, and sweet carrots simmered in a rich, garlicky herb cream sauce. Everything cooks together in one pot, creating melt-in-your-mouth chicken and perfectly seasoned vegetables. It’s cozy, satisfying, and dangerously easy—perfect for busy weeknights or lazy Sundays.

⏱️ Time & Servings

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes

  • Cook Time: 6–7 hours (LOW) or 3–4 hours (HIGH)

  • Servings: 6 hearty servings

🧾 Ingredients

  • 2½–3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)

  • 1½ lbs baby potatoes (gold or red), halved if large

  • 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp dried thyme

  • 1 tsp dried rosemary

  • 1 tsp dried parsley

  • ½ tsp paprika

  • Salt & black pepper, to taste

  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter

  • Optional: 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thicker sauce)

  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Layer the vegetables: Place potatoes and carrots in the bottom of the slow cooker.

  2. Season the chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and rosemary. Place on top of vegetables.

  3. Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, garlic, and olive oil (or melted butter).

  4. Pour & cook: Pour sauce over everything. Cover and cook:

    • LOW: 6–7 hours

    • HIGH: 3–4 hours

  5. Shred the chicken: Remove chicken, shred with two forks, then return it to the slow cooker.

  6. Thicken (optional): Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook an additional 15–20 minutes on HIGH.

  7. Finish: Taste, adjust seasoning, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve.

📝 Notes

  • Chicken thighs add extra richness and stay incredibly juicy.

  • Baby potatoes hold their shape better than russets.

  • Sauce thickens more as it cools.

💡 Tips for Legendary Results

  • Brown the chicken first for deeper flavor (optional but amazing).

  • Add mushrooms or green beans in the last hour for extra veggies.

  • Serve with crusty bread or over rice to soak up the sauce.

  • Leftovers taste even better the next day.

🧮 Nutritional Info (Approx. per serving)

  • Calories: ~480

  • Protein: 38g

  • Fat: 28g

  • Carbohydrates: 28g

  • Fiber: 4g

  • Sugar: 5g

(Values are estimates and vary by ingredients used.)

🌿 Benefits

  • High protein keeps you full and satisfied

  • One-pot meal = minimal cleanup

  • Kid-approved comfort food

  • Balanced with protein, carbs, and veggies

  • Meal-prep friendly and freezer adaptable

❓ Q & A

Q: Can I make this dairy-free?
A: Yes! Use full-fat coconut milk or unsweetened cashew cream instead of heavy cream.

Q: Can I use frozen chicken?
A: It’s best to thaw first for food safety and even cooking.

Q: How do I store leftovers?
A: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Q: Can I freeze it?
A: Yes, though cream sauces may slightly change texture—stir well when reheating.

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