Slow Cooker Chicken and Potatoes (Printable)
Slow-cooked chicken with baby potatoes and green beans in a herb broth—easy, gluten-free family dinner.
# What You 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 an even layer across the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
02 - Scatter the halved baby potatoes and sliced onion evenly around and over the chicken pieces.
03 - In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper. Drizzle the mixture evenly over the chicken and potatoes.
04 - Pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker along the edges, taking care not to wash the seasoning off the chicken and potatoes.
05 - Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 5 hours until the chicken is nearly cooked through and the potatoes are fork-tender.
06 - After 5 hours, spread the trimmed green beans on top of the chicken and potatoes. Cover and continue cooking on LOW for 1 additional hour, until the green beans are tender and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
07 - Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and accompanied by lemon wedges if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It practically cooks itself while you go about your day, filling your kitchen with the most comforting herb scented warmth.
- Everything goes into one pot, which means cleanup is almost embarrassingly simple for a meal this satisfying.
02 -
- Add the green beans at the five hour mark rather than at the beginning or they will disintegrate into an unrecognizable mush by dinnertime.
- Resist the temptation to lift the lid and stir halfway through, because slow cookers rely on trapped steam and heat that escapes quickly each time you peek.
03 -
- Patting the chicken dry before placing it in the slow cooker helps the herb oil paste cling properly and season more evenly throughout the long cook.
- A squeeze of fresh lemon juice over each plate right before serving brightens every flavor and makes the dish taste like it came from a much more complicated recipe.