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Plate of slow cooker chicken and potatoes garnished with parsley and lemon slices

Slow Cooker Chicken and Potatoes

This slow cooker chicken and potatoes is a time-saving, one-pot wonder that delivers tender chicken infused with lemon garlic butter flavor, making it a healthy slow cooker chicken meal your family will love!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound baby Yukon gold potatoes or baby red potatoes
  • 1 pound baby carrots
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts* or boneless skinless thighs *For juiciest results, use chicken thighs.
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced (about 5 teaspoons)
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus additional as needed)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper (plus additional as needed)
  • Juice of 1 ½ lemons (zest of 1 lemon)
  • 2 tablespoons honey** **For a spicier kick, try hot honey.
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese or feta
  • Chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Cut the potatoes into even sizes (about 1-inch pieces). Lay them in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker along with the baby carrots. Spread into an even layer.
  2. Place the chicken breasts or thighs on top of the vegetables in the center.
  3. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Stir in the garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, Italian seasoning, onion powder, cayenne/red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Pour half the mixture over the chicken and veggies.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 1½ to 2 hours or on LOW for 4 to 5 hours, until the chicken reaches 165°F.
  5. Remove the chicken to a plate, covering it with foil to keep it warm. Stir the vegetables and check for doneness; continue cooking as needed until they’re fork-tender.
  6. Reheat the remaining butter mixture. Add honey and stir until combined. Pour it over the chicken and vegetables.
  7. Sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

*For juiciest results, use chicken thighs. **For a spicier kick, try hot honey.