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Your FIRST Roast Chicken (don't stress about it!)

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This is my cheat on a typical Sunday roast: roasted chicken and well-seasoned veggies are always a good comfort food. You can eat this as a stew or make a great chicken pot pie filling. There’s something timeless and comforting about a classic Sunday roast—but let’s be honest, not everyone has hours to spend in the kitchen basting and babysitting the oven. That’s where this Crockpot “Roast” Chicken with Carrots & Potatoes comes in. It delivers all the cozy, home-cooked flavors of a traditional roast dinner without the stress of roasting an entire chicken in your oven. 



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Crockpot "Roast" Chicken with Carrots & Potatoes
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Preparation Time: 10 min
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Servings: 6
Category: Dinner

Whether you're a newlywed learning your way around the kitchen or just looking to impress without the mess, this easy slow cooker recipe is a low-effort, high-reward meal that feels like a warm hug at the end of a long week.

EQUIPMENT:
  • Crockpot or slow cooker
  • Large skillet or cast-iron pan
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Peeler
  • Chef's knife
INGREDIENTS:
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (you can also use chicken breast, but you'll want to add another fat source to your crockpot, like bacon)
  • 1 1/2 T smoked paprika
  • 2 t salt
  • 1 t pepper
  • 1 T olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • 2 lbs of baby red potatoes OR baby golden potatoes
  • 1 lb carrots, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, yellow or red
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 3 cups of chicken broth
INSTRUCTIONS:
  1. Dry your 2 lbs of chicken thighs by patting with a paper towel
  2. Season your thighs: In a medium mixing bowl, sprinkle seasonings over your chicken thighs. 1 1/2 tablespoons smoked paprika, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper
  3. Halve baby potatoes, or cut into quarters depending on size. Because these are small potatoes, you do not need to peel them. 2 lbs potatoes
  4. Chop carrots & onions 1 lb of carrots, 1 medium onion 
  5. Mince garlic. 4 garlic cloves
  6. Add the potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic to the bottom of your slow cooker crockpot. 
  7. Heat your cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, then add your olive or avocado oil
  8. Pan-sear your chicken for a few minutes on each side to a lovely golden brown, which will both taste good and help keep your chicken tender and moist while it cooks slowly in the crockpot afterward.
  9. Once seared, move your chicken to the crockpot. Also, add the grease and drippings from the pan. 
  10. Pour in chicken broth, making sure to submerge the chicken. If you don't have chicken broth handy, you can use bouillon cubes or powder; follow the instructions on that packaging.
  11. Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours. 

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