Slow Cooker Chicken Green Beans (Print)
A comforting blend of seasoned chicken, green beans, and potatoes slow-cooked for effortless, savory goodness.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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900 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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450 g fresh green beans, trimmed
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900 g red or yellow potatoes, quartered
→ Seasonings and Liquids
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120 ml chicken broth
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5 ml salt
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5 ml ground black pepper
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5 ml garlic powder
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5 ml onion powder
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5 ml paprika
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5 ml dried thyme
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15 ml olive oil
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30 g unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
# Steps:
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Wash and prep the green beans by trimming the ends. Quarter the potatoes. Arrange the green beans and potatoes at the base of the slow cooker.
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Rinse the chicken breasts under cold water, then pat them dry with paper towels. Layer the chicken over the vegetables in the slow cooker.
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In a small bowl, thoroughly combine salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried thyme.
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Drizzle olive oil over the chicken. Rub the spice mix evenly onto the chicken breasts, ensuring full coverage.
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Pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker, distributing evenly over the chicken, potatoes, and green beans.
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Evenly distribute the butter pieces over the surface of the chicken and vegetables.
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Cover and set the slow cooker to low for 7–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours, until the chicken is tender and potatoes are completely cooked through.
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Test the tenderness of chicken and potatoes with a fork. Adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper as needed.
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Serve the seasoned chicken alongside the green beans and potatoes. Spoon cooking juices from the slow cooker over the top before serving.
# Additional Notes:
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For a tangy flavor, add 15 ml lemon juice before serving.
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Substitute sweet potatoes for red or yellow potatoes for a different profile.
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Suitable for meal prep; can be refrigerated up to four days.
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Experiment with herbs such as rosemary or basil for added variation.