Slow Cooker Rosemary-Lemon Chicken Recipe
Slow Cooker Rosemary-Lemon Chicken is easy to make and delicious. Your family will ask for it again and again. Thanks to the magic of slow cooking this recipe is easy enough for a weeknight dinner – but fancy enough to serve to guests or as a Sunday dinner.
Savoring Simplicity: Slow Cooker Rosemary-Lemon Chicken
In the world of culinary delights, few things surpass the aroma of a home-cooked meal gently simmering in a slow cooker, and the Slow Cooker Rosemary-Lemon Chicken is a testament to that. This delightful dish marries the vibrant flavors of zesty lemon and aromatic rosemary with tender, succulent chicken, creating a symphony of taste and fragrance.
Imagine coming home after a long day to the welcoming embrace of this dish, as the air is filled with the citrusy notes of lemon and the earthy essence of rosemary. It’s a warm, aromatic hug that beckons you to the dinner table.
At its core, this recipe is a celebration of simplicity. A handful of ingredients come together to create a meal that’s as easy to prepare as it is satisfying to savor. Skinless, bone-in chicken thighs are the star of the show, with their inherent richness and flavor. The addition of fresh rosemary sprigs infuses the dish with a rustic, woodsy aroma, while the bright, tangy lemon adds a burst of freshness.
As the slow cooker works its alchemical charm, the chicken becomes tender and practically falls off the bone, exuding a mouthwatering fragrance that fills the entire kitchen. The lemon imparts a bright acidity that perfectly balances the richness of the chicken, while the rosemary adds depth and a hint of the Mediterranean.
The result? A meal that is at once comforting and sophisticated, an embodiment of the joy of slow-cooked cuisine. Slow Cooker Rosemary-Lemon Chicken reminds us that the finest dishes often stem from the simplest ingredients, and the art of cooking is, at its essence, a symphony of flavors and aromas.
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Slow Cooker Rosemary Lemon Chicken Thighs Recipe
Slow Cooker Rosemary-Lemon Chicken is easy to make and delicious. Your family will ask for it again and again. Thanks to the magic of slow cooking this recipe is easy enough for a weeknight dinner - but fancy enough to serve to guests or as a Sunday dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter or Extra Virgin Olive Oil divided
- 8 bone-in Chicken Thighs
- Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup Chicken Broth store bought or homemade
- 3 - 5 cloves Garlic finely minced
- 1/2 medium White Onion chopped
- 3 large Carrots chopped into chunks
- 1 pound Fingerling Potatoes cut into chunks
- 1 large Lemon sliced
- 3 tablespoons fresh Rosemary Leaves crushed
- 2 tablespoons fresh Parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs on both sides with salt and black pepper. Rub in with your hand. Set aside.
- Place 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil into a large skillet.
- Place on stovetop over medium heat.
- Heat until butter is melted and hot (do not brown) or olive oil is hot and shimmering.
- Place 4 prepared thighs into the skillet.
- Brown chicken, about 3 minutes per side. Remove to a platter.
- Repeat process with remaining butter or olive oil and chicken thighs. Add browned chicken thighs to the platter with the first batch.
- Deglaze skillet by adding chicken broth and gently scraping the bottom with a spatula to incorporate the flavorful brown bits into the liquid. Remove from heat.
- Pour deglazing liquid into a heat-proof bowl or measuring cup. Set aside.
- Place garlic, onion, carrots and potatoes into a 6-quart or larger slow cooker and spread across the bottom.
- Arrange browned chicken thighs on top in a single layer as much as possible. Stack a bit if neccesary.
- Spread 2/3 of the lemon slices over the chicken.
- Slowly pour reserved chicken broth from the skillet (deglazing liquid) over top.
- Sprinkle with the crushed rosemary leaves.
- Season with additional salt and black pepper, if desired.
- Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.
- When cook time is complete, discard lemon slices.
- Serve immediately with chopped fresh parsley and the remaining (uncooked) lemon slices cut into small wedges for garnish.
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