Description
Crockpot Garlic Chicken and Potatoes is the kind of cozy, no-fuss dinner that practically cooks itself. Tender chicken breasts and baby potatoes slowly simmer in a fragrant garlic-herb broth, soaking up rich flavor and becoming melt-in-your-mouth delicious. It’s hearty, comforting, and perfect for busy days when you still want a home-cooked meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken breasts, minced garlic, olive oil, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper. Toss well until the chicken is evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Place the sliced onion in an even layer on the bottom of the crockpot (slow cooker).
- Add the halved baby potatoes on top of the onions, spreading them out evenly.
- Lay the seasoned chicken breasts on top of the potatoes in a single layer.
- Pour the chicken broth evenly over the chicken and potatoes, making sure everything is nicely moistened.
- Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through (165°F / 74°C) and the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Once cooked, carefully transfer the chicken and potatoes to serving plates or a platter, spooning some of the flavorful cooking juices over the top.
- Garnish generously with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For even cooking, choose chicken breasts that are similar in size and thickness.
- If using low-sodium chicken broth, you may want to add a bit more salt at the end, after tasting the finished dish.
- The potatoes will absorb flavor as they cook; cutting them into similar-sized halves ensures they become tender at the same time.
- If you prefer a thicker, more gravy-like sauce, remove the chicken and potatoes at the end and simmer the juices on the stove with a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water).
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat nicely in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of extra broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with potatoes and juices
- Calories: 320 kcal (approx.)
- Sugar: 3 g (approx.)
- Sodium: 480 mg (approx., depending on broth and added salt)
- Fat: 13 g (approx.)
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g (approx.)
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g (approx.)
- Trans Fat: 0 g (approx.)
- Carbohydrates: 20 g (approx.)
- Fiber: 3 g (approx.)
- Protein: 31 g (approx.)
- Cholesterol: 95 mg (approx.)
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