Slow Cooker Chicken and Potatoes
This slow cooker chicken and potatoes recipe is the ultimate comfort meal—juicy, tender chicken and soft, flavorful potatoes cooked to perfection in a slow cooker. With minimal prep time, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping. It's a budget-friendly, healthy, and customizable recipe that will quickly become a household favorite!
Ingredients
- 1-2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2-3 medium-sized potatoes cut into thick chunks
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 3-4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh rosemary and thyme optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Chop the potatoes into thick chunks, finely dice the onions, and mince the garlic.
- Season the chicken: In a large bowl, coat the chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Layer the slow cooker: Place the seasoned chicken at the bottom, followed by potatoes, onions, and garlic.
- Add liquid: Pour the chicken broth over the mixture to keep it moist and flavorful.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Garnish & serve: Sprinkle fresh rosemary or thyme on top and serve warm.
Notes
- For a Mediterranean twist, add feta cheese and olives.
- If you prefer crispy chicken, broil it for 5 minutes after slow cooking.
- Substitute sweet potatoes for a slightly sweeter and healthier version.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.