Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken and Potatoes recipe is a comforting and effortless meal. Tender chicken breasts, baby potatoes, and green beans cook together in a flavorful ranch-seasoned butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy weekend dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix (or homemade equivalent)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Layer Ingredients: Arrange potatoes and green beans in the bottom of your slow cooker. Place chicken breasts on top of the vegetables.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, and ranch seasoning mix. Pour this mixture over the chicken and vegetables, ensuring everything is well coated. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley (if desired) and serve.
Notes
- Sear for Extra Flavor: For deeper flavor and a golden crust, sear the chicken in a hot skillet before adding it to the slow cooker.
- Add Fresh Herbs: Use fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for an extra layer of flavor.
- Crispier Green Beans: Add green beans during the last hour of cooking for a crispier texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with potatoes and green beans
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg