Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes Recipe

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Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes

Crockpot chicken and potatoes is a super easy and tasty meal you can make with little effort. You’ll love how the chicken turns out tender and juicy while the potatoes soak up all the yummy flavors. Just toss everything in your slow cooker and let it do the work for you.

This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. You can add veggies like carrots or onions to make it even more filling. The best part? Your house will smell amazing as it cooks!

Exact Ingredients (+ Possible Substitutes)

Here’s what you’ll need for this tasty crockpot chicken and potatoes recipe:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved
  • 2 cups baby carrots
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Don’t have some of these items? No worries! Try these easy swaps:

  • Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for more flavor
  • Swap baby potatoes for regular potatoes cut into chunks
  • Replace baby carrots with sliced regular carrots
  • Out of fresh garlic? Use 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Want to mix things up? Try adding:

  • 1 cup frozen peas (add in the last 30 minutes)
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 diced bell pepper

Feel free to adjust the seasonings to your taste. You can add some cayenne for heat or rosemary for extra flavor. Happy cooking!

Instructions

Here’s how to make crockpot chicken and potatoes:

  1. Grease your crockpot with cooking spray.

  2. Put baby potatoes, carrots, and chopped onions in the bottom.

  3. Place chicken breasts on top of the veggies.

  4. Sprinkle ranch seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, and pepper over everything.

  5. Pour in some chicken broth.

  6. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours.

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You can make it cheesy by adding these steps:

  1. Mix Parmesan cheese, garlic, and water in a bowl.

  2. Pour this mixture over the chicken and potatoes.

  3. In the last 20 minutes, sprinkle mozzarella and more Parmesan on top.

Your meal is ready when the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are soft. The cheese should be melted and gooey. Enjoy your tasty, comforting dinner!