Crockpot Boneless Chicken Thighs with potatoes and carrots is a hearty and delicious meal that is easy to make, perfect for busy weeknights. This quick easy dinner recipe is a comforting and satisfying meal that will easily find a way into your meal plan rotation!
To make this slow cooked chicken thigh recipe, all you need is a crockpot, boneless chicken thighs, potatoes, carrots, and some simple seasonings. The crockpot does all the work, cooking the chicken thighs and potatoes to perfection while you go about your day!
Why You Will Love This Crockpot Recipe
- Healthy and Nutritious: Boneless chicken thighs are a great source of protein and are lower in fat than chicken breasts. The addition of potatoes and carrots provides fiber, vitamins, and minerals to the dish, making it a nutritious meal.
- Versatile: This crockpot recipe is versatile and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. You can add different vegetables such as broccoli, bell peppers, or zucchini to the dish. You can also experiment with different seasonings to add more flavor.
- Perfect for Meal Prep: This recipe makes a large batch and can be easily stored in the refrigerator or freezer for later use. It’s a great option for meal prep, saving you time and money during the week.
Crockpot Chicken Thigh Ingredients
Potatoes: You will need 8-10 yellow baby potatoes, but if desired, you can swap them out for 3-4 larger potatoes (just cut into cubes about 1-2 inches wide).
Carrots: Add 4 large carrots to give this dish amazing flavor and nutrients too! You can use a small bag of baby carrots to simplify the recipe if desired.
Chicken: Use 3-4 boneless skinless chicken thighs for the main protein in this delicious dish.
Garlic: For incredible flavor you need 2 tablespoons (or 4 cloves) of minced garlic for this recipe.
Olive oil: 2 tablespoons of olive oil will help spread the seasonings around.
Salt: Adding 1 teaspoon of salt will enhance all the amazing flavors in this dish.
Garlic powder: Using 1 teaspoon of garlic powder will add even more great flavor.
Onion powder: For a subtle sweet taste, add 1 teaspoon of onion powder.
Paprika: Adding 1 teaspoon of paprika will give this dish a bit of added spice.
Black pepper: Use ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper for a nice earthy flavor.
Cayenne pepper: For a kick of spice, add in ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
Chili pepper: ½ teaspoon of chili powder will give the dish more heat and color.
How to Make Crockpot Boneless Chicken Thighs
CROCKPOT BONELESS CHICKEN THIGHS RECIPE
Ingredients
- 8-10 baby yellow potatoes
- 4 carrots
- 3-4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 TBSP minced garlic or 4 cloves
- 2 TBSP olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Prep: Peel the carrots and chop them into 1/2 inch-sized pieces. Then cut the baby potatoes in half. You do not have to peel the potatoes, but if you don't love the skin go ahead and peel them.
- Crockpot dump: Transfer the potatoes and carrots to the crockpot, add in the chicken thighs.
- In a separate bowl combine all the seasonings, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and chili pepper. Stir to combine.
- Add the olive oil and the minced garlic on top of the chicken and vegetables in the crockpot. Sprinkle the bowl of seasoning over the top and give all the ingredients a good stir to combine well.
- Cook: Set the crockpot on high heat for 4 hours or on low heat for 8 hours, making sure to stir together halfway through. Serve warm and enjoy!
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How long are leftovers of chicken & potatoes good for?
You can keep leftover crockpot boneless chicken thighs with potatoes and carrots in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat, place the desired amount in a microwave-safe dish and heat on high for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Alternatively, you can reheat in a skillet over medium heat until heated through.
Can you cook chicken with potatoes without adding extra liquid?
Yes, you can cook chicken thighs with potatoes and carrots without adding extra liquid. The vegetables release moisture as they cook, which will create enough liquid for the chicken to cook in. However, if you prefer a saucier dish, you can add a small amount of chicken broth or water.
Is it better to use bone-in or boneless chicken thighs for a slow cooker recipe with potatoes and carrots?
Both bone-in and boneless chicken thighs can be used for a slow cooker recipe with potatoes and carrots. However, boneless chicken thighs are easier to work with as they don’t require as much prep work. Additionally, boneless chicken thighs tend to cook faster and are more tender than bone-in chicken thighs.
What is a Good Meat Thermometer?
A good meat thermometer is key. My all-time favorite meat thermometer is the Thermapen. It’s super fast and incredibly durable. Another great meat thermometer is the ThermoPop, a more basic version that works just as well!
Easy Crockpot Chicken Recipes and Family Dinner Ideas:
If you love simple slow cooker dinners, there are so many delicious chicken recipes to try next! Easy Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken is one of our favorite set-it-and-forget-it meals with sweet and savory flavor, while Crockpot Angel Chicken Pasta is a creamy comfort food dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta and Crockpot Italian Parmesan Chicken and Pasta are both easy family dinners packed with rich flavor, and Crockpot Salsa Chicken Tacos make taco night incredibly simple.
For more family dinner favorites, Best Homemade Chicken Strips and McDonald’s Copycat Chicken Nuggets are two of our most popular chicken recipes and always a hit with kids. Zesty Italian Chicken is an easy chicken dinner made with simple ingredients, while Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo Soup is another cozy crockpot meal that’s perfect for cooler weather.
Crockpot Boneless Chicken Thighs is a wonderful and healthy meal that is a great recipe for those busy weeknights. This quick easy dinner recipe is made using a crockpot, adding boneless chicken thighs, potatoes, carrots, and some simple seasonings.
Mary says
For extra flavor add a quartered onion a green bell pepper, cut in sections, and a small can of drained pope tomatoes, cut in a few sections, then top it off with fresh basil and parsley. I used to make this in the oven, but since I saw your recipe I will use the crockpot. Sorry if I added so much to your recipe, but it reminded me of how I make it, only issue is the tomatoes remain juicy in the crockpot, but dryer in the oven which I prefer. I’m going to try sun dried tomatoes next time.
Nellie says
Thank you for all of the suggestions Mary! They all sound delicious!