Spicy Slow Cooker Chicken and Veggie Medley

1.Begin by preparing the vegetables. Wash and peel the potatoes, then dice them into bite-sized pieces. Slice the bell peppers and chop the onions. Mince the garlic cloves.

2.In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, paprika, thyme, rosemary, cayenne pepper, and chili powder.

3.Sear the chicken breasts in the skillet for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown. This step is optional but adds a nice flavor to the chicken.

4.In the slow cooker, layer the baby carrots, diced potatoes, sliced bell peppers, and chopped onions.

5.Place the seared chicken breasts on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker.

6.Sprinkle the minced garlic over the chicken and vegetables.

7.Pour the chicken broth over the entire mixture in the slow cooker.

8.Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.

9.Once cooked, taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

10.Serve the chicken and vegetables hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.