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Slow Cooker Chicken Meal

This easy and comforting Slow Cooker Chicken Meal is complete with juicy fall-apart chicken, seasoned baby potatoes, and fresh green beans. A warm and cozy dish the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 5

Equipment

  • 1 6 qt or larger slow cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 6-8 boneless skinless chicken thighs and or drumsticks
  • 1 lb baby red potatoes cut in half
  • 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and cut in 2-inch pieces
  • 3 tbsp butter cut in small cubes
  • grated parmesan cheese (for garnish) optional
  • fresh chopped parsley (for garnish) optional

Seasoning for chicken:

  • seasoned salt
  • garlic powder
  • black pepper

Seasoning for potatoes and green beans:

  • 2 tsp Peruvian seasoning
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Season chicken with seasoned salt, garlic powder, and black pepper on all sides.
  • Heat a large skillet to medium high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sear chicken on both sides until deep golden brown. About 4-5 minutes per-side.
  • While chicken is searing add halved baby red potatoes and fresh green beans to a slow cooker. Toss veggies with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, Peruvian seasoning, garlic powder, thyme, salt and pepper, until well coated. Dot the top with butter cubes.
  • Once the chicken is golden lay pieces on top of veggies. Place the lid on and cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 7-8. Potatoes should be fork tender and chicken cooked through and easily fall-apart.
  • Sprinkle with fresh parsley and grated parmesan cheese if serving from the slow cooker.

Broil for extra crispy chicken and potatoes:

  • When the Slow Cooker Chicken Meal is finish cooking, place chicken and potatoes on a large sheet pan lined with foil. Broil in the oven on high a few inches from the top for 3-4 minutes. This will caramelize and crisp up some of the edges and makes it extra special. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and grated parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Tips:
Homemade Peruvian seasoning-
  • 1 1/2 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 lime or lemon zested
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Use canned green beans instead of fresh-
Fresh is recommended but if using canned green beans, add drained beans to the slow cooker the last hour of cooking time. This will maintain their texture and not become mushy.
Chicken breast-
Use bone-in, skin-on for the best flavor. If using boneless skinless chicken breast, reduce the cooking time by 1-2 hours to prevent the chicken from drying out. 
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