This cozy garlic butter chicken and veggies recipe cooks to perfection in the slow cooker — tender chicken, buttery potatoes, sweet carrots, and crisp green beans in a fragrant garlic herb sauce.
4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 lb baby potatoes, halved
3 carrots, chopped
1½ cups green beans (add later)
½ cup chopped onion (optional)
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup chicken broth
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional garnish: parsley, lemon
Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs.
Optional: Sear chicken 2–3 min per side in a skillet.
Add potatoes, carrots, and onion to slow cooker. Place chicken on top.
Melt butter and stir in garlic, broth, and herbs. Pour over contents.
Cook on LOW for 6–7 hrs or HIGH for 3.5–4 hrs.
Add green beans in last 30 minutes.
Serve hot with sauce spooned over top. Garnish if desired.
Use boneless thighs or breasts with reduced cook time.
Add lemon juice or zest for brightness.
Store leftovers up to 4 days or freeze.