Description
Crockpot Chicken Thigh Pot Roast is a hearty, cozy one-pot dinner that delivers fall-apart tender chicken thighs simmered with potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions in a savory, aromatic broth. This slow cooker roast requires minimal effort—sear the chicken, layer the vegetables, pour in broth, and let it mingle all day. Perfect for family dinners, chilly evenings, and comforting leftovers the next day. The dish is ideal for busy weeks and makes freezer-friendly leftovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in or boneless chicken thighs
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt, black pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until lightly browned.
- Place potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion in the bottom of the crockpot. Add minced garlic on top.
- Arrange seared chicken thighs over the vegetables.
- Pour chicken broth over everything.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until chicken is tender and vegetables are soft.
- If you prefer a thicker gravy, stir in the cornstarch slurry during the last 20 minutes of cooking.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Can use bone-in or boneless chicken thighs; adjust cooking time if using bone-in.
- For a thicker gravy, mix a slurry of cornstarch and water and stir in during the last 20 minutes.
- Leftovers refrigerate well for 3-4 days; reheat gently.
- Serve with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
Keywords: Crockpot, chicken thighs, pot roast, slow cooker dinner, cozy meal, family dinner, fall-apart chicken, potatoes, carrots, onions, savory broth