Slow Cooker
Italian Chicken Thighs with Carrots and Potatoes
Browned Butter Green Beans with Pecans
Ingredients
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (or use regular)
- ¼ tsp salt, divided
- ¼ tsp pepper, divided
- ¾ lb bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
- ½ Tbsp olive oil
- ½ onion, cut into wedges
- ½ lb small red potatoes, cut into ¼-inch-thick wedges
- ½ (16-oz) pkg baby carrots
- 2 Tbsp low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 Tbsp white wine (or use chicken broth)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Stir together paprika and ⅛ 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 3- to 4-quart slow cooker. Top with potatoes and carrots.
- Whisk together broth, wine, garlic, Italian seasoning, and ⅛ 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
- 2 Tbsp butter
- ½ lb green beans, trimmed
- 3 Tbsp chopped pecans
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ⅛ 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 | 2 | 2 | |
| Calories |
358
|
204
|
562
|
| Fat (g) | 13 | 19 | 32 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 3 | 8 | 11 |
| Protein (g) | 27 | 3 | 30 |
| Carb (g) | 32 | 8 | 40 |
| Fiber (g) | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| Sodium (mg) | 478 | 243 | 721 |
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