Cozy Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken with Potatoes
A comforting and easy slow cooker recipe featuring juicy chicken thighs, tender potatoes, and a bright lemon herb marinade. Perfect for cozy nights and effortless meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes to 7 hours 15 minutes (low) or 3 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds / 900 grams)
- 1.5 pounds (700 grams) baby potatoes, halved (Yukon Gold or red potatoes)
- 2 fresh lemons, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried)
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) low sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Rinse the chicken thighs and pat dry with paper towels. Halve the baby potatoes so they cook evenly. This takes about 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir to combine.
- Add the chicken thighs and potatoes to the herb-oil mixture. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Place the lemon slices at the bottom of the slow cooker, then add the chicken and potatoes on top. Pour the chicken broth over everything.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Flip the chicken halfway through if desired to crisp the skin.
- Before serving, taste the broth and adjust seasoning with extra salt or pepper if needed.
Notes
Pat chicken dry before cooking to avoid soggy skin. Layer lemon slices at the bottom to infuse flavor and prevent sticking. Flip chicken halfway through cooking for crisper skin. Cooking times may vary by slow cooker model. Leftovers taste better the next day. Can finish chicken under broiler for crispier skin. Use dried herbs if fresh are unavailable, reducing quantity accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 380
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
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