Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken and Potatoes recipe is a simple and comforting one-pot meal perfect for busy days. Tender chicken breasts are cooked alongside halved baby potatoes and fresh green beans, all infused with flavorful ranch seasoning and garlic. The slow cooker method ensures juicy chicken and perfectly tender vegetables with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes, halved
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasoning
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix (or homemade equivalent)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Arrange the halved baby potatoes and trimmed green beans evenly in the bottom of the slow cooker to form a vegetable layer.
- Add the chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Make the seasoning mixture: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, and ranch seasoning mix. Stir well and then pour this flavorful mixture evenly over the chicken and vegetables. Season everything with salt and freshly ground black pepper to your taste.
- Slow cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours, or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Finish and serve: Once cooked, optionally garnish the dish with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and freshness. Serve the chicken and vegetables hot, directly from the slow cooker.
Notes
- You can substitute the ranch seasoning with your favorite mix or homemade blend of herbs and spices.
- Adjust cooking times based on your slow cooker model and the thickness of the chicken breasts.
- Add a splash of chicken broth or white wine for extra moisture if desired.
- For meal prep, this dish reheats well in the microwave or on the stovetop.
- Using baby potatoes helps the dish cook evenly without pre-cooking the potatoes.
