Description
A nourishing and comforting Crockpot Chicken and Sweet Potatoes recipe perfect for cozy family meals on chilly evenings. This slow cooker dish features succulent chicken thighs and tender sweet potatoes with rosemary and garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Butter
- 4 pieces Bone-In Chicken Thighs (Boneless skinless can be used)
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 pounds Sweet Potatoes (Red Garnet variety recommended)
- 4 cloves Garlic (Fresh cloves preferred)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Rosemary (Dried rosemary can be used)
- 1 cup Additional Vegetables (Optional, e.g., Carrots or green beans)
- 2 tablespoons Splash of Lemon Juice or Balsamic Vinegar (Optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat until melted and shimmering.
- Season chicken thighs generously with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Place chicken skin-side down in the hot skillet and sear until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Prepare the slow cooker by coating it with cooking spray.
- Add diced sweet potatoes in a single layer.
- Add minced garlic and chopped fresh rosemary to the sweet potatoes.
- Sprinkle sweet potatoes with salt and pepper.
- Place the seared chicken thighs on top of the seasoned sweet potatoes.
- Cover and cook on high for 1 hour or on low for 2 hours.
- Optional: Stir in fresh spinach or kale during the last 10 minutes for added nutrients.
Notes
- This dish is ideal for meal prepping and can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Optionally use different vegetables and herbs for added variety.
- Check for freshness before consuming leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg