Slow Cooker Chicken and Potatoes (Printable)
Tender chicken, baby potatoes and green beans slow-cooked in a savory herb broth for a simple, comforting dinner.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
03 - 8 oz fresh green beans, trimmed
04 - 1 small yellow onion, sliced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Liquids
06 - 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
→ Spices and Herbs
07 - 1 tsp dried thyme
08 - 1 tsp dried rosemary
09 - 1 tsp paprika
10 - ½ tsp black pepper
11 - 1½ tsp kosher salt
→ Oils
12 - 2 tbsp olive oil
→ Optional Garnishes
13 - Lemon wedges, for serving
14 - Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
# How To Make It:
01 - Arrange the chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
02 - Scatter the halved baby potatoes and sliced onion evenly around the chicken.
03 - In a small bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, paprika, salt, and pepper. Drizzle this mixture evenly over the chicken and potatoes.
04 - Pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker, taking care not to wash off the seasoning from the chicken.
05 - Cover and cook on LOW for 5 hours.
06 - After 5 hours, add the green beans on top of the potatoes and chicken. Cover and cook for another 1 hour, until the green beans are tender and the chicken is cooked through.
07 - Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pot so cleanup is almost nonexistent, which is honestly half the battle on busy days.
- The chicken comes out so tender it practically falls apart, and the potatoes soak up all those herb filled juices.
02 -
- Do not add the green beans at the beginning or they will turn mushy and sad after 6 hours of cooking.
- Lifting the slow cooker lid releases trapped heat and can add 15 to 30 minutes to your cook time, so trust the process and keep it closed.
03 -
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel before placing them in the slow cooker for better herb adhesion and more even seasoning distribution.
- If you want a slightly thicker broth at the end, mash a few of the potato halves against the side of the slow cooker and stir them back in.