Here’s a simple and hearty recipe for Chicken and Potatoes in a Slow Cooker — tender, flavorful, and perfect for an easy meal.
🍗 Chicken and Potatoes in a Slow Cooker
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 2–3 lbs (900 g–1.3 kg) chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, or breasts)
- 4–5 medium potatoes, cut into chunks
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
- Optional: 1 cup baby carrots or green beans
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep slow cooker
- Spray the crockpot with non-stick cooking spray.
2️⃣ Layer ingredients
- Place potato chunks and onion slices at the bottom.
- Add chicken on top.
- Sprinkle garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme/rosemary over everything.
- Drizzle with olive oil and pour chicken broth over the top.
3️⃣ Cook
- Low: 6–7 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
- Chicken should reach 165°F (74°C) and potatoes should be tender.
4️⃣ Serve
- Spoon chicken, potatoes, and vegetables onto plates.
- Optional: drizzle with cooking juices or add fresh herbs for garnish.
Tips & Variations
- 🍋 Add lemon slices for a bright flavor.
- 🌶 Add paprika or chili powder for a slight kick.
- 🥦 Include green beans or peas in the last 30 minutes for extra veggies.
- 🧄 Make it creamy: stir in ¼ cup cream or sour cream near the end of cooking.
I can also give a garlic-herb slow cooker chicken and potato recipe with a crispy skin finish under the broiler if you want extra texture.
