Crockpot Garlic Butter Chicken with Red Potatoes & Carrots

This Crockpot Garlic Butter Chicken with Red Potatoes & Carrots is an easy, comforting slow-cooker meal packed with tender chicken, buttery garlic flavor, and hearty vegetables. Everything cooks together for a simple family dinner with minimal prep.

Ingredients

• 2½ lb (1.1 kg) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1½ lb (680 g) baby red potatoes, halved
• 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Prepare the Vegetables

Wash the red potatoes and cut them in half.

Peel the carrots and cut them into evenly sized chunks.

Place the potatoes and carrots in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.

2. Season the Chicken

Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.

Season both sides with paprika, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.

Place the seasoned chicken over the vegetables.

3. Make the Garlic Butter

In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, and lemon juice.

Stir well.

4. Add Everything to the Crockpot

Pour the garlic butter mixture over the chicken.

Pour the chicken broth around the sides of the slow cooker.

5. Slow Cook

Cover and cook on:

• LOW for 5–6 hours, or
• HIGH for 2½–3½ hours

Cook until the chicken is tender and reaches at least 165°F (74°C) internally.

The vegetables should be fork-tender.

6. Finish the Dish

Carefully remove the chicken and vegetables from the slow cooker.

Spoon some of the flavorful garlic butter cooking juices over everything.

Sprinkle with fresh parsley.

7. Serve

Serve the chicken thighs alongside the buttery red potatoes and tender carrots.

For extra flavor, spoon additional cooking juices over each serving.

Recipe Tips

• Chicken thighs are especially good for slow cooking because they stay juicy and flavorful.
• Cut the potatoes and carrots into similar-sized pieces so they cook evenly.
• For a richer garlic flavor, add another clove or two of fresh garlic.
• Browning the chicken in a skillet before slow cooking is optional but adds extra flavor.
• Don’t lift the slow-cooker lid unnecessarily during cooking.
• If the cooking liquid is too thin, transfer some to a saucepan and simmer until slightly reduced.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.

Prep & Cooking Time

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5–6 hours on LOW
Servings: 6

Meta Description

Make Crockpot Garlic Butter Chicken with tender chicken thighs, red potatoes, carrots, fresh garlic, herbs, and buttery lemon-infused juices. An easy slow-cooker family dinner.