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Slow Cooker Chicken and Potatoes Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Slow Cooker Chicken and Potatoes recipe is an easy, comforting meal that combines tender chicken breasts with flavorful baby potatoes and fresh green beans. With a simple garlic and ranch butter sauce, it’s perfect for a hands-off dinner that is both hearty and delicious.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes, halved
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed

Protein

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Sauce

  • 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

  1. Layer Ingredients: Arrange the halved baby potatoes and trimmed green beans in an even layer at the bottom of the slow cooker. This will allow them to cook evenly and absorb flavors from the chicken and sauce.
  2. Place Chicken on Vegetables: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts on top of the potatoes and green beans, creating a layered effect for slow cooking.
  3. Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, and ranch seasoning mix. This flavorful butter sauce will infuse the chicken and vegetables during cooking.
  4. Pour Sauce and Season: Pour the butter and ranch mixture evenly over the chicken and vegetables. Season with salt and black pepper to your preference to enhance the flavors further.
  5. Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours, or alternatively on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked through and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Once cooked, garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot directly from the slow cooker for a wholesome and comforting meal.

Notes

  • You can substitute the ranch seasoning mix with a homemade blend of dried herbs and spices like dill, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika for a fresher taste.
  • If you prefer crisper vegetables, consider adding the green beans in the last hour of cooking.
  • This recipe can be doubled to serve a larger group; just ensure your slow cooker has enough capacity.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • For a low sodium option, use a reduced-sodium ranch seasoning mix and adjust salt accordingly.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/slow-cooker-chicken-and-potatoes-recipe/