Find more Easy Crockpot Chicken Breast Recipes here! This post is generously sponsored by The Little Potato Company and I was compensated for my time in creating this recipe. Thanks for supporting the brands that make The Recipe Rebel possible! October means that we are in the thick of school, extra curricular activities, work and holiday preparations! For these reasons we’re turning often to easy crockpot meals like this Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes, seasoned with sun dried tomatoes, garlic and Italian herbs and seasonings. It is simple, delicious, and requires only 10 minutes prep (plus no pre-cooking)! Using Little potatoes means that there’s even less to prep — because they come already washed and ready to go! I used Blushing Belles, but any will work great! To cut down on cook time, I choose to cut them in half, but you could leave them whole and just cook until they are tender. I added some carrots to this recipe to bump up the veggie content even more, but you can leave them out or swap them for some of your other favorite veggies! If you’re loving your slow cooker as much as I am, check out this Italian Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes, Crockpot Lasagna, and some of our favorite Crockpot Soup Recipes! Love sun dried tomatoes? Check out this easy Sun Dried Tomato Pasta!
Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes ingredients:
Chicken breasts: I used chicken breasts in this recipe because it’s what we have on hand most often. You can easily substitute these for boneless, skinless chicken thighs or bone-in chicken thighs that have been browned in a skillet. Little potatoes: Little potatoes are our potato of choice because they are quick cooking and convenient! With no washing required, they can be dumped in a pot, on a pan, or in the slow cooker and cooked without any extra prep at all. Carrots: I added carrots because they cook in about the same amount of time as Creamer potatoes. You can add in other veggies, but keep in mind that some may be better added half way through or at the end of the cook time. Chicken broth: low sodium broth is my first choice because that way we can control the salt content. If you only have regular chicken broth, you may want to omit the salt and season after it is cooked. Sun dried tomatoes: sun dried tomatoes pack a ton of flavor! Since they are the basis for our sauce, I don’t recommend swapping them. If you have to, you’ll want to add in additional seasonings to compensate. Garlic: fresh is best! Use freshly chopped garlic when you can, or swap with ½ teaspoon garlic powder if you need to. Herbs and seasonings: you can easily customize these to your tastes or what you have on hand! Feel free to add in a pinch of red pepper flakes for a bit of kick. Butter: a little bit of butter goes a long way here and keeps the chicken juicy while it cooks. You can substitute margarine if required, or leave it out, but you may notice your chicken is drier. Parmesan: a good sprinkling of cheese brings a ton of flavor to this dish after a long cook time! Freshly grated is preferred, but you can sub in another if you need to.
How to make Chicken and Potatoes in the slow cooker:
Can I use chicken thighs?
Absolutely! Boneless, skinless chicken thighs cook in about the same amount of time as chicken breasts, so they are an easy swap. Since this crockpot chicken recipe cooks a little longer than my usual Slow Cooker Chicken Breast thanks to the addition of vegetables, you can get away with using bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs that have been browned in a skillet. For more tips on cooking chicken thighs in the crockpot, see my Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs recipe here.
Can I make this in the Instant Pot?
Definitely! To do so, you will have to increase the liquid to a minimum of 1 cup. For an 8 quart, you may need even more. Since you’re increasing the liquid you will dilute the sauce slightly, so you may want to increase the seasonings as well. To pressure cook, add vegetables (do not halve the potatoes), chicken breasts and sauce to the Instant Pot, cover and set the valve to sealing, and pressure cook on high for 8 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally before opening the lid and sprinkling with Parmesan.
What can I serve with Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes?
We enjoy this slow cooker meal all on its own! If you want, you can add a side salad or more steamed veggies on the side, or a basket of homemade breadsticks or my Mom’s homemade buns to soak up all those flavorful juices. This Broccoli Salad is another great way to add more veggies to the meal!
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