Slow Cooker
Italian Chicken Thighs with Carrots and Potatoes
Browned Butter Green Beans with Pecans
Ingredients
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (or use regular)
- ½ tsp salt, divided
- ½ tsp pepper, divided
- 2 lb bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, cut into wedges
- 1½ lb small red potatoes, cut into ¼-inch-thick wedges
- 1 (16-oz) pkg baby carrots
- ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup white wine (or use chicken broth)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Stir together paprika and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper; rub over chicken. Cook chicken in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 4 minutes per side or until browned.
- Place onion in a 5- to 7-quart slow cooker. Top with potatoes and carrots.
- Whisk together broth, wine, garlic, Italian seasoning, and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper; pour over vegetables. Arrange chicken over vegetables.
- Cover and cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours or until chicken is done and vegetables are tender.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 1 lb green beans, trimmed
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Side Dish Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook 2 minutes or until butter has a nutty fragrance and is browned.
- Add green beans; cook 2 minutes.
- Add nuts; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until beans are tender and nuts are toasted. Stir in salt and pepper.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
309
|
152
|
461
|
| Fat (g) | 11 | 14 | 25 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| Protein (g) | 24 | 2 | 26 |
| Carb (g) | 27 | 6 | 33 |
| Fiber (g) | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| Sodium (mg) | 341 | 162 | 503 |
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