Crock Pot Chicken and Peas… Put chicken, peas, and a few easy add-ins in your slow cooker. Walk away and come back to super soft chicken in yummy juice with sweet peas. It’s a fast family dinner that’s light and tasty—no fuss! Serve over rice or noodles. Everyone will want seconds.
This is a cozy meal like a hug from Grandma. It’s simple chicken and peas that cook slow in the crock pot while you play or work. No fancy stuff needed—just toss it in and let it get tender. Perfect for busy nights when you want real food that’s not too heavy.
You can eat it many ways! Scoop it on soft rice or noodles that drink up the good sauce. For more filling, try mashed potatoes. Keep it light with a salad or crunchy carrots. Bread is great to wipe up every drop.
5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken and Peas
Makes: 4 plates
What You Need
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2 pounds chicken thighs without skin or bone (cut off extra fat)
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1 cup chicken broth (the low-salt kind)
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1 cup frozen peas (don’t thaw them)
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1 onion, cut into thin slices
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3 garlic cloves, chopped small
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1 teaspoon salt (or what you like)
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½ teaspoon black pepper (fresh ground is best)
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1 tablespoon olive oil (if you want it richer)
How to Make Crock Pot Chicken and Peas
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Get the crock pot ready: Rub a little oil or spray inside so food doesn’t stick and cleaning is easy.
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Put in the good smells: Spread onion slices on the bottom. Add chopped garlic on top. This makes everything tasty.
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Fix up the chicken: Dry chicken with a paper towel. Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides. Add oil if you want juicy meat.
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Add chicken and liquid: Lay chicken over onions and garlic. Pour broth around the sides so flavors stay put. It makes a nice sauce.
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Cook slow: Put the lid on. Cook on LOW 4-5 hours or HIGH 2-3 hours till chicken falls apart easy. Check early—pots are different!
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Mix in peas: 20-30 minutes before eating, stir in frozen peas. Push them down in the hot juice. Cook till they’re green and soft.
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Taste and eat: Try the juice. Add more salt or pepper if you want. Serve chicken whole or shredded with peas, onions, and juice on top.