Description
Tender chicken breasts, soft potatoes, and crisp green beans simmered in a rich garlic herb sauce in a slow cooker for an effortless, complete meal.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 pound baby red potatoes
- 1 pound carrots
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 cups fresh green beans
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Instructions
- Wash and cut the baby red potatoes into halves or quarters for uniform size.
- Peel and chop the carrots into one inch thick rounds and dice the yellow onion.
- Place the prepared potatoes, carrots, and onion in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season them with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken breasts in a single layer on top of the vegetables.
- Whisk together the chicken broth, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning in a small bowl. Pour this mixture over the chicken and vegetables.
- Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken reaches 165 degrees F and vegetables are tender.
- Remove the cooked chicken and set it aside on a cutting board to rest for 5 minutes.
- Trim the ends of the fresh green beans and cut them into two inch pieces.
- Whisk the cornstarch and water in a small cup until smooth. Stir this slurry into the slow cooker liquid along with the heavy cream and green beans.
- Cover and cook on High for 20 minutes until the sauce thickens and the green beans are crisp-tender.
- Dice the rested chicken into bite-sized pieces, return them to the pot to warm through, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts.
- Adjust salt and pepper to your taste preference.
- Ensure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F for safety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American