Slow Cooker Homestyle Chicken and Vegetables–well seasoned chicken, green beans, red potatoes and carrots are all cooked together in your slow cooker. A true one pot meal that is family friendly, tastes amazing and is so easy to put together.
Get the recipe for Instant Pot Homestyle Chicken and Vegetables here
Slow Cooker Homestyle Chicken and Vegetables
I’ve made this two times in the last few days for dinner because it’s just so easy and so tasty. My son exclaimed that I need to make these cooked carrots more often. I appreciate this one pot meal so much because it has the protein (chicken), starch (red potatoes) and vegetables (beans and carrots) all together in one dish. The seasoning is so tasty too. This is my new favorite go-to healthy weeknight dinner recipe. I love it!
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What Slow Cooker Did You Use?
To make slow cooker homestyle chicken and vegetables I used my 6 quart oval Kitchenaid slow cooker.* I love this slow cooker (you can see me talking about it in a video here). It cooks low and evenly. I love the medium heat choice because most slow cookers that I’ve seen only have the option of cooking on low or high. If you’re going to buy just one slow cooker, this is the one that I recommend
PrintSlow Cooker Homestyle Chicken and Vegetables
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours on low
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 4 large servings 1x
Description
Well seasoned chicken, green beans, red potatoes and carrots are all cooked together in your slow cooker. A true one pot meal that is family friendly, tastes amazing and is so easy to put together.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 lbs uncooked thawed boneless, skinless chicken breasts or boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 pound baby carrots (the thicker kind) or whole peeled carrots
- 1 lb fresh green beans
- 1 1/2 lbs red potatoes
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp crushed rosemary
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your chicken by cutting off excess fat and then cutting the chicken into bite size pieces. Add the chicken to the slow cooker.
- Prepare your vegetables. Wash your green beans and trim off the ends. Cut them in half. Wash your potatoes and cut the red potatoes in half (for firmer) or in quarters (for soft). Add all the vegetables to the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle in the salt, rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, paprika and olive oil. Use a large spoon to toss everything together and to distribute the seasonings.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours. Remove lid, stir and scoop onto dishes and enjoy!
Notes
I used my 6 quart oval Kitchenaid slow cooker.*
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Slow Cooker
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 467
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Protein: 45 g
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Trudy says
use frozen chicken thighs and Normandy frozen vegetables how long should you cook it slow cooker
Karen says
I’d say 6 hours on low
Joyce says
I haven’t tried this yet. Just a suggestion if reheating in a microwave – we put a wet paper towel over plate of food and nuke for 2.5 to 3 minutes.
Karen says
Thanks Joyce! Good tip!
Cathy says
This was delicious! Your combination of spices was perfect and deeply flavorful. I didn’t have green beans so I used some chopped kale and it worked out great. I also added 2 cups of low sodium chicken broth because I like my crock pot dishes to have “soupy” base. This recipe is one of my favorites! Thank you!
Karen says
love the idea of kale!
Robin says
Do you think it would be safe to use frozen green beans?
Karen says
Yes!
Bernie Black says
Would you add the frozen beans at the beginning or towards the end of cooking time please
Karen says
I would add them maybe a half hour before you want to eat
Mark Bock says
This sounds great. Can I double the recipe and use a larger crock pot? Thanks
Karen says
Yes!
Elizabeth says
Made this last night and it is a keeper! I put the chicken in first then the spices. I added the veggies on top. I was nervous not to add any liquid but it turned out great and was so glad I just followed the recipe. Will be making this again!
Karen says
So glad to hear it! Thanks for coming to give it 5 stars!
Elizabeth says
Definitely! The left overs heating up well and it even made enough to share with my parents.
Michael says
Just put this in my slow cooker Karen. I will let you know how it turns out!
Karen says
Hope you enjoy!
Susan says
My crock pot has preset 4-6 high 8-10 low. How would I cook it in my crockpot don’t want to over cook since it’s boneless
Karen says
Just set it on low and stop it after a few hours instead of letting it go all day.
Debbie says
Karen, thank you so much for your wonderful recipes. This was a real winner. I did not expect it to be so flavorful & I did not expect it to create so much liquid. I did add a 1/2 cup unsalted chicken broth in the beginning, and I will do that again because I need to have a lot of “gravy”. In the last hour I made a roux w/ 1/4 cup cold chicken broth w/ 2 T flour & added it to the liquid in the crock. Other than that, I didn’t change a thing. All told in a 4 Qt Crock after 5 hours, it was perfect ! I mean, it was really, really good ! I can’t wait to make it again. Thank you !
Karen says
Good! So glad to hear it worked well for your Debbie!
Susan says
Mine only has 4-6 high 6-8 low do I just put it on low but for only 5 hours? Or on the high setting?
Karen says
I’d but it on low for 6 and then stop it after 5 hours.
Geraldine says
Hi,
I was just wondering if I could use this in a crockpot also?
Karen says
Yes this is the crockpot version so just follow the directions above. Or did you mean an Instant Pot?
Esther says
Just wondering if I could keep the chicken whole and not cut into pieces? Will that affect the recipe?
Karen says
Yes you can do that. The chicken will take longer to cook but that’s okay.
Jacinta Mistry says
This recipe looks amazing so this the next one I’m going to make! Can I do this with boneless and skinless chicken thighs and reheat left overs? It because of my elderly parents who can’t chew very well. They’ve said my food is beautiful but to hard but to me it’s warm and juicy! I know the if you overcooked chicked breasts go hard if u cook them to long hut how do I do chicken veg and potatoes so it’ll be lovely and soft but when reheated retains their sofftnes , not use chickpeas !!!!!
Anne Alderson says
Thanks for your recipe. Believe it or not I cook this for my two dogs, a Weimerainer and a small mixed dog.
I do not add any spices but just place a little water on the bottom.
Jonah and Cal love their health food.
Karen says
Wow you are nice to your dogs!
Sissy says
Vegetables were not done after 5 hours on low in slow cooker. Cooked for another hour on high- chicken over cooked and vegetables not done.
Kitty says
Always put the vegetables on the bottom. They take longer to cook. Cut the vegetables so they are smaller. I added a can of chicken noodle soup and a can of water to help the veggies along. It worked well.
Megan says
Looks amazing! Could I leave the rosemary out without it being too bland or put something in it’s place?
Karen says
You could leave it out and add something that you like in.
Jessica Marie says
I used dill instead because rosemary doesnt go over well with my small ones 🤷♀️
Karen says
Good idea! I love dill.
Denise says
Hi:) Can I cook on high for 3 hours? Can’t wait for 6 on low…Thanks:).
Karen says
Yes I think that will work!
Gail says
I made this last night, and it was great!! BUT…I DID add 2 cans of chicken broth because of the comments I read, and I think it was the right thing to do! Definitely gave it the moisture it needed…I may even add a third can next time!
Karen says
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Kit says
Is it ok to add a little tomatoes or cherry tomatoes just so it is not that dry?
Karen says
Sure I’d add them after the cooking time is up.
Raiko says
I really love to try this. Sadly, I can’t cook right now but someday I’ll definitely try this. This looks so delicious. Thank you for sharing this!
Hilary Barton says
There’s no liquid! It started to burn after 4 hours…thank goodness I came home when I did! I didn’t use potatoes but not sure that would have made a difference. There’s always SOME liquid in a slow cooker dish.
Shelli says
So, today was the first time I ever used a slow cooker and this recipe was the first one I prepared. All of the ingredients are proportioned well and my meal came out perfect! I am elated since I am not a cook, and yet I have a great meal. Thank you for this wonderful recipe! I am looking forward to making more of your dishes.
Shannon Ellis says
This is really really good. I’ve made it twice already and I will make it again. I put it in my slow cooker on low overnight and shut it off in the morning, took it to work for lunch and separated the rest for future meals. So easy and so delicious. Winning!
Karen says
So great to hear this Shannon!
Jennifer says
I’m making it now smelling good
Julie says
This came out awesome! So easy to make too! 🙂 I did have a question for reheating it. When it first came out of the crockpot, it was perfectly moist but after reheating it, it tasted a little dry. Any recommendations?
Karen says
Chicken is like that! Reheating chicken never goes smoothly for me. I’m sorry I don’t have more expertise. Here is an article I found about it: https://www.thekitchn.com/whats-the-best-way-to-reheat-chicken-breast-without-making-it-dry-223268
Carol says
I got rid of my microwave and purchased a steamer oven. It’s amazing for reheating chicken
John says
Put some water on your chicken if you’re going to microwave it. It will steam the chicken and keep it from drying out. Your microwave excites water molecules and will dehydrate your as it heats up.
Kelly says
Can you use frozen carrots and peas?
Karen says
I haven’t tried that Kelly so I’m not 100% sure. I think that you could and it would be okay. My one concern is that it would be a little mushy.
pam borei says
add them the last hour of cooking
Jacci Doyle says
In my slow-cooker now. Smells great! I also was worried about no added liquid but it seems to be fine. I did put a small amount (like 1/2 cup) on the bottom of the cooker. My chicken is kinda shredding but the potatoes and carrots aren’t done yet.
Donna Day says
I just did it and it was wonderful. I always thought I had to add liquid in order for it to work but it came out delicious, I did cheat and added just enough water for the bottom, mom always said water, so in her honor.
Mom says
Very good, easy as well. I put sweet potatoes in the recipe as well when I have them 😁
Alexandra says
Thank you for sharing so many easy recipes. May you be blessed as you bless so many others!
Karen says
So sweet! Thank you Alexandra!
Marilyn says
Did you add any liquid to the slow cooker? I didn’t see anything in the list of ingredients. This is a healthy recipe and plan to make it soon.
Karen says
No liquid for slow cooker version!
Linda Keeler says
I have this in my slow cooker right now. It looks wonderful! Do you think it would freeze ok?
Karen says
I’m not sure how the potatoes will freeze. But you could give it a try and see how it works!
Linda says
I didn’t try freezing it but I cooked it on low and checked it after 5 1/2 hrs. The veggies were still really hard so I cooked it another hour on high and they were perfect! Great recipe! Thanks!!
Kerry daly says
Is the nutrition information per serving or for the whole recipe?
Karen says
per serving. It is a pretty big portion.