Slow Cooker Herb-Infused Chicken and Potatoes
This rustic and aromatic dish features tender chicken breasts nestled over a bed of seasoned potatoes, all slow-cooked to perfection. Infused with classic herbs like rosemary and thyme, it's a cozy, flavorful meal that comes together with minimal effort—perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 medium potatoes sliced into thick rounds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp dried rosemary
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp butter cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Place the sliced potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker, arranging them in an overlapping pattern.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the potatoes and sprinkle with half of the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Nestle the chicken breasts on top of the potatoes.
- Season the chicken with the remaining salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Sprinkle the dried rosemary and thyme evenly over the chicken and potatoes.
- Pour the chicken broth around the edges of the slow cooker.
- Dot the top of the chicken and potatoes with the small pieces of butter.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
- Once done, carefully remove the chicken and potatoes from the slow cooker and serve hot.
Notes
You can swap out the chicken breasts for thighs if you prefer a juicier texture. For extra flavor, try adding a few lemon slices or a splash of white wine with the broth.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingsCalories: 564kcalCarbohydrates: 40.5gProtein: 57gFat: 18.5gSaturated Fat: 6.2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 688mgFiber: 3.5gSugar: 2.5g