Slow Cooker Chicken Potatoes Green Beans (Printable)
Comforting one-pot chicken with vegetables, herbs, and simple ingredients for an easy dinner.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
03 - 12 oz fresh green beans, trimmed
04 - 1 medium onion, sliced
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Liquids
06 - 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
→ Spices & Seasonings
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
09 - 1 teaspoon paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
12 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
13 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Optional Garnishes
14 - Fresh parsley, chopped
15 - Lemon wedges
# How To Make It:
01 - Lightly grease the inside of the slow cooker with olive oil or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
02 - Arrange the halved potatoes along one side of the slow cooker and the green beans along the other. Place the chicken breasts in the center, then scatter the sliced onion and minced garlic evenly over everything.
03 - In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, dried thyme, paprika, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Whisk in the chicken broth until well blended, then pour the mixture evenly over the contents in the slow cooker.
04 - Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or on HIGH for 2.5–3 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the potatoes are fork-tender.
05 - Taste the broth and vegetables, then adjust salt, pepper, or herbs as needed before serving.
06 - Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It genuinely cooks itself while you live your life, and the aroma that greets you five hours later is its own reward.
- One pot means almost no cleanup, which in my book counts as a love language.
- The broth soaks into the potatoes and turns them into something almost luxurious without a drop of cream.
02 -
- Do not lift the lid during cooking to check on it, because every peek adds roughly thirty minutes to the cook time and lets precious moisture escape.
- If your green beans come out too soft, try adding them in the last two hours instead of at the beginning for a firmer texture.
03 -
- Pat the chicken dry before placing it in the slow cooker so the seasoning adheres properly and the surface does not get slippery.
- Crush the dried rosemary between your fingers right before adding it, and you will notice a more fragrant pot almost immediately.