Easy Slow-Cooker Maple Dijon Chicken & Vegetables Recipe
This Easy Slow-Cooker Maple Dijon Chicken & Vegetables is a comforting and flavorful one-pot meal featuring tender bone-in chicken thighs cooked low and slow with a sweet and tangy maple Dijon sauce. Baby carrots, baby potatoes, and onions are simmered alongside, absorbing the luscious sauce for a hearty and satisfying dinner that’s effortless to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Chicken and Sauce
- 4 pieces Chicken thighs bone-in, skinless
- 1/4 cup Maple syrup
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
For the Vegetables
- 2 cups Baby carrots
- 1 pound Baby potatoes
- 1 medium Onion sliced or diced
- 2 sprigs Fresh thyme
Optional Garnishes and Sides
- 1/4 cup Fresh parsley chopped
- 1 loaf Crusty bread or cooked rice
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, chicken broth, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and velvety, creating a balanced sweet and tangy flavor base.
- Arrange chicken: Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker in a single layer, ensuring even cooking and optimal browning around the edges for a delicious texture.
- Add vegetables and herbs: Scatter baby carrots, baby potatoes, and sliced onion evenly around and on top of the chicken. Tuck in the fresh thyme sprigs for an earthy aroma and enhanced flavor profile.
- Pour sauce: Drizzle the prepared maple Dijon sauce evenly over the chicken and vegetables, making sure everything is coated to infuse the dish with rich, glossy flavor during cooking.
- Slow cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours, allowing the chicken to become fall-apart tender and the vegetables to soften perfectly while the flavors meld aromatically.
- Thicken sauce: Remove the lid and switch the slow cooker to HIGH, cooking for an additional 10 to 15 minutes to reduce and thicken the juices into a richer, clingy gravy.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top and serve warm alongside crusty bread or cooked rice, spooning extra sauce over for a comforting, home-style meal.
Notes
- Bone-in chicken thighs provide more flavor and tenderness compared to boneless.
- You can substitute baby potatoes with quartered Yukon gold or red potatoes.
- If you don’t have fresh thyme, dried thyme can be used but reduce quantity to 1 tsp.
- For a thicker sauce, remove the chicken and veggies before reducing the sauce on HIGH.
- Serve with a side of steamed green beans or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Keywords: chicken, slow cooker, maple Dijon sauce, slow-cooked chicken, easy chicken dinner, comfort food, chicken thighs, one-pot meal
