Description
Slow cooker meals are a game-changer for busy families, and this “Slow Cooker Chicken and Potatoes with Green Beans” recipe is no exception. With its mouthwatering flavors, hearty ingredients, and easy preparation, it’s the perfect solution for those hectic weeknights when you need a delicious, fuss-free dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 12 ounce green beans, trimmed
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoon butter, cut into small chunks
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
1. Start by mixing the olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl. Rub this flavorful mixture all over the chicken breasts, ensuring they’re evenly coated.
2. Place the halved baby potatoes in the bottom of your slow cooker. Top with the seasoned chicken breasts. Pour in the chicken broth and scatter the butter chunks over the top.
3. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
4. About 30 minutes before the cooking time is up, add the trimmed green beans on top of the other ingredients. Cover and continue cooking until the green beans are tender.
5. When the “Slow Cooker Chicken and Potatoes with Green Beans” is ready, use tongs or a slotted spoon to transfer the chicken, potatoes, and green beans to a serving plate. Drizzle the buttery broth over the top, and serve with fresh lemon wedges for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
To ensure your “Slow Cooker Chicken and Potatoes with Green Beans” turns out amazing every time, here are a few helpful tips:
– While boneless, skinless chicken breasts work great in this recipe, you can also use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for a richer, more flavorful dish.
– Baby potatoes hold their shape beautifully in the slow cooker. Avoid using starchy russet potatoes, as they may turn mushy.
– Fresh green beans will give you the best texture and flavor, but frozen green beans are a perfectly acceptable substitute if that’s what you have on hand.
– Slow cooker times can vary depending on your appliance, so be sure to keep an eye on the dish and adjust the cooking time as needed to achieve the perfect tenderness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg