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Easy Dump and Go Crockpot Meal Recipe for Stress-Free Dinners

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A simple, hearty crockpot meal with chicken, veggies, and a savory sauce that requires minimal prep and delivers comforting, home-cooked flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup baby carrots
  • 1.5 cups baby potatoes (or quartered regular potatoes)
  • 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
  • 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Optional: fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Rinse and pat dry the chicken thighs. Roughly chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves. Rinse baby potatoes and leave whole or cut in halves if larger.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and tomato paste until smooth to prevent clumps.
  3. Drizzle olive oil into the bottom of the slow cooker. Add baby carrots, potatoes, and onion to form a base layer.
  4. Place the chicken thighs on top, spacing evenly.
  5. Sprinkle minced garlic, dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and freshly ground black pepper evenly over everything.
  6. Slowly pour the broth and tomato paste mixture over the ingredients, letting it seep through the layers.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender and potatoes are soft but not mushy.
  8. About 30 minutes before serving, taste and adjust seasoning if needed. For a thicker sauce, remove the lid and cook on high for the last 20 minutes to reduce liquid.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to prevent heat loss and extended cook time. You can assemble the meal the night before and refrigerate; bring to room temperature before cooking. For thicker sauce, remove lid near end or stir in cornstarch slurry and cook 10 more minutes. Use bone-in thighs for more flavor if desired. Swap ingredients for vegetarian or low-carb versions as needed.

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