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Chicken and Potatoes with Green Beans

Chicken and Potatoes with Green Beans: Your Easy Comfort Meal

Enjoy this Chicken and Potatoes with Green Beans recipe for a hearty and comforting dinner that’s easy to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts, boneless skinless Substitute with boneless thighs for richer taste.
For the Vegetables
  • 1.5 lbs Baby Potatoes, halved Choose Yukon gold or red potatoes for best results.
  • 12 oz Green Beans, trimmed Can use frozen green beans, add them in the last 20-30 minutes.
For the Seasoning
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil Helps the seasonings adhere.
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced Always use fresh if available.
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning Swap with fresh herbs for variation.
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • Salt and Pepper Essential for tasting and balancing flavors.
For the Broth
  • 0.5 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth Enhances flavor without excess sodium.
For the Finishing Touch
  • 2 tbsp Butter, cut into chunks Adds creamy richness to the dish.
  • 1 Lemon Juice, from lemon Adjust according to personal taste.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice to create a flavorful rub for the chicken.
  2. Spray the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Layer halved baby potatoes at the bottom, sprinkling with additional salt and pepper. Place the seasoned chicken on top of the potatoes. Pour the chicken broth over the potatoes and scatter butter chunks over the chicken.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and set to COOK on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, testing for doneness.
  4. About 30 minutes before cooking is complete, add trimmed green beans over the chicken and potatoes, re-covering the slow cooker.
  5. Once cooked, transfer the chicken, potatoes, and green beans to plates. Spoon some broth over the dish and garnish with lemon juice and parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate the chicken for at least 15 minutes to maximize flavor. Halve potatoes instead of quartering them to maintain texture. Add green beans close to the end of cooking.

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