Crockpot chicken, potatoes and green beans makes the perfect crockpot dinner with easy clean up and it cooks itself while you handle other activities.
Are you craving a healthy and delicious meal that requires minimal effort? Look no further than this delightful recipe for crockpot chicken, potatoes and green beans. Packed with protein, vitamins, and nutrients, this one-pot dish is a perfect way to nourish yourself and your loved ones.
In just a few simple steps, you can create a hearty and flavorful meal for everyone. The combination of tender chicken, creamy potatoes, and crisp green beans creates a harmonious balance of textures and flavors. Best of all, the slow-cooker does all the work for you, allowing you to go about your day while the mouthwatering aromas fill your kitchen.
Whether you’re a busy parent looking for an easy weeknight dinner or a novice cook in need of foolproof recipes, this Crockpot Chicken with Potatoes and Green Beans is the answer to your prayers. So grab your slow-cooker, gather your ingredients, and get ready to indulge in a healthy and delicious one-pot meal that will undoubtedly become a family favorite.
How To Make Crockpot Chicken, Potatoes And Green Beans
Ingredients needed first
- Chicken breast
- Green beans
- Baby Yukon potatoes
- Italian dressing
Quick tip for the best chicken before starting
Marinate the chicken in the Italian dressing, this can be done overnight. Right before firing up the slow cooker, sear the chicken on the stove top. Do not try to cook it through, you only want the outside golden bits. Give it some caramelization then chop the chicken into chunks once it’s cool enough to handle.
You can skip this step but from the many crockpot recipes I have, searing the meat before always results in a better dish.
Making the chicken, potatoes and green beans in the crockpot
- The night before, add 1/2 cup of Italian dressing to the chicken breast. Allow them to marinate throughout the night.
- When ready to cook, halve the baby potatoes. Toss the potatoes and green beans in Italian dressing then add them to the crockpot. Try to section the crockpot so that each ingredient has its own space.
- Sear the chicken or simply chop it into chunks then add it into the crockpot as well.
- Turn the crockpot on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours. You do not need to add liquid because the juices will release from the veggies and the chicken as it starts to cook.
- After the time is up, serve and enjoy. You may need to add salt and pepper to taste but from my experience the dressing does a good job at seasoning everything.
Can I add raw chicken into the crockpot or slow cooker?
Yes you can. The issue or worries with contamination is when the food is not cooked. For example, chopping raw chicken on the same cutting board that you plan to cut fresh tomatoes that will be served in a salad. When all the ingredients are being cooked to a certain temperature this isn’t a problem. See the USDA cooking temp recommendations here.
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Crockpot Chicken, Potatoes And Green Beans
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast, chopped
- 1 pound baby Yukon potatoes, halved
- 12 ounce fresh green beans
- 1 cup Italian dressing
Instructions
- The night before, add 1/2 cup of Italian dressing to the chicken breast. Allow them to marinate throughout the night.
- When ready to cook, halve the baby potatoes. Toss the potatoes and green beans in 1/2 cup Italian dressing then add them to the crockpot. Try to section the crockpot so that each ingredient has its own space.
- Sear the chicken or simply chop it into chunks then add it into the crockpot as well. You can add extra dressing across the top if you'd like.
- Turn the crockpot on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours. You do not need to add liquid because the juices will release from the veggies and the chicken as it starts to cook.
- After the time is up, serve and enjoy. You may need to add salt and pepper to taste but from my experience the dressing does a good job at seasoning everything.