Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes Recipe
Looking for an easy and flavorful slow cooker meal? This Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes recipe is packed with tender chicken, buttery potatoes, and sweet carrots, all infused with a zesty lemon-garlic sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this dish is a family favorite!
Ingredients
1 pound baby Yukon gold potatoes or baby red potatoes (cut into 1-inch pieces)
1 pound baby carrots
1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (or herbes de Provence or Greek seasoning)
½ teaspoon onion powder
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or red pepper flakes)
1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper (plus more to taste)
1 ½ lemons, juice and zest (zest 1 lemon)
2 tablespoons honey
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (or feta, Grana Padano)
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
1. Prep the Vegetables:
Cut potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Place them in a 6-quart slow cooker.
Add baby carrots and mix evenly with the potatoes.
2. Layer the Chicken:
Arrange the chicken breasts or thighs on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker.
3. Make the Lemon-Garlic Butter Sauce:
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Remove from heat.
Stir in minced garlic, lemon juice, zest, Italian seasoning, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
Pour half of this sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Reserve the remaining sauce in the saucepan.
4. Cook in the Crockpot:
Cover and cook on HIGH for 1½–2 hours or LOW for 4–5 hours.
Check the chicken for doneness using an instant-read thermometer (165°F in the center). Remove the chicken to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
5. Check the Vegetables:
Stir the vegetables and test for tenderness. If needed, continue cooking (up to 1 additional hour on HIGH or 2 hours on LOW).
6. Finish with Honey Butter:
Reheat the remaining butter mixture on low heat. Add honey and stir until dissolved.
Pour the honey-butter sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Mix gently to coat everything evenly.
7. Serve and Garnish:
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley over the dish before serving. Enjoy warm!
Tips for Success
For extra flavor, swap Italian seasoning with your favorite blend like herbes de Provence or Greek seasoning.
Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking the chicken.
Serve with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
