Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Roast
A simple and hearty dish that combines a tender chicken with flavorful vegetables, perfect for busy family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 420 minutes
- Total Time: 435 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (3–4 pounds)
- 4 carrots, chopped
- 4 potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried thyme.
- Sear the chicken in the skillet on all sides until golden brown.
- Chop the carrots and potatoes; quarter the onion.
- Add the vegetables to the slow cooker.
- Place the seared chicken on top of the vegetables.
- Pour chicken broth over the chicken and vegetables.
- Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours until chicken is tender.
- Remove the chicken and serve it with vegetables and broth.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread or over rice. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 2-3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: slow cooker, pot roast, chicken, comfort food, easy dinner
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