Description
Slow cooker meals are a lifesaver on busy weeknights, and this Slow Cooker Chicken and Potatoes with Green Beans recipe is no exception. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep, you can have a hearty, flavorful dinner waiting for you at the end of the day. The tender chicken, roasted potatoes, and fresh green beans make for a well-rounded and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 cup baby potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or red-skinned
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 tablespoon butter
- 1 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 small bowl. Rub this flavorful mixture all over the chicken breasts (or thighs).
2. Place the seasoned chicken in the bottom of your slow cooker. Arrange the baby potatoes around the chicken, then pour in the chicken broth.
3. Dot the top of the dish with the chunks of butter, then 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 Slow Cooker Chicken and Potatoes with Green Beans is done, add the green beans on top of the other ingredients. Cover and continue cooking until the green beans are tender.
5. Serve the chicken, potatoes, and green beans with the flavorful, buttery broth spooned over the top. Add an extra squeeze of fresh lemon juice for brightness, if desired.
Notes
This dish is suitable for gluten-free and low-carb diets. The chicken provides a lean source of protein, the potatoes offer complex carbs and fiber, and the green beans are packed with vitamins and minerals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg