Description
Prepare to experience the ultimate in easy, hands-off weeknight dinners with this Slow Cooker Chicken and Potatoes with Green Beans. This one-pot wonder combines tender chicken, buttery potatoes, and crisp green beans for a comforting and flavorful meal that practically cooks itself. Simply toss the ingredients in your slow cooker, press start, and let the magic happen!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 12 ounce fresh green beans, trimmed
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoon butter, cut into small chunks
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Rub this flavorful mixture all over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are evenly coated.
2. Place the halved baby potatoes in the bottom of your slow cooker. Top with the seasoned chicken breasts. Pour the chicken broth around the edges and scatter the butter chunks over the top.
3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on the LOW setting for 6-7 hours or the HIGH setting for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and the potatoes are fork-tender.
4. About 30 minutes before the cooking time is up, gently place the trimmed green beans on top of the chicken and potatoes. Cover and continue cooking until the green beans are tender and bright green.
5. Transfer the chicken, potatoes, and green beans to a serving platter or individual plates. Drizzle the flavorful, buttery broth over the top, and serve with fresh lemon wedges for an extra burst of citrusy freshness.
Notes
This dish is packed with nutrient-dense ingredients that provide a well-rounded and satisfying meal. The chicken is a lean protein source, while the potatoes and green beans offer a variety of essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber. The lemon juice adds a refreshing brightness, and the blend of herbs and spices creates a flavor-packed base that’s sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg