Quick and Delicious Slow Cooker Chicken & Potatoes

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Quick and Delicious Slow Cooker Chicken & Potatoes

Potatoes USA
This red potato recipe is perfect for on-the-go families who want to come home to a delicious meal that's ready to eat. With just 30 minutes prep time, you can set the slow cooker in the morning and forget about it until dinner time.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Course Main Dish
Servings 6
Calories 430 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 2 Pounds Bone-in chicken breasts skin removed
  • 2 Teaspoons Herbs de Provence or combination of dried thyme, fennel, and basil
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic salt
  • Pepper to taste
  • ½ Cup Flour
  • 1 Tablespoon Canola oil
  • 1 ¼ Pounds Alsum red potatoes small
  • ¾ Cup Pearl onions frozen, thawed
  • 1 Cup Small baby carrots
  • ¾ Cup Chicken broth reduced-sodium
  • 8 Ounces White mushrooms or small baby Bella mushrooms
  • Fresh thyme fresh, optional

Instructions

  • Combine the Herbs de Provence, garlic salt, and pepper on a dinner plate. Spoon flour on to second dinner plate.
  • Coat each chicken breast in the herb mixture; then dredge well in flour.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet.
  • Add chicken and cook over medium-high heat until chicken is golden brown on both sides (3-4 minutes per side).
  • Cook chicken in two batches if necessary so as not to crowd the pan.
  • Place chicken in a large slow cooker and add remaining ingredients except fresh thyme.
  • Cover slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours.
  • Sprinkle with fresh thyme before serving, if desired.

Notes

Variations
Mexican
Omit Herbs de Provence and sprinkle chicken with 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1 teaspoon dried oregano. Add 1 cup green or red salsa and 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies. Sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro before serving if desired.
Calories: 470, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 1.5g, Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 100mg, Sodium: 630mg, Potassium: 604mg, Carbohydrates: 50mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 8g, Protein: 47g, Vitamin A: 90%, Vitamin C: 60%, Calcium: 6%, Iron: 20%
Mediterranean
Omit Herbs de Provence and sprinkle chicken with 2 teaspoons garam masala, an Indian seasoning found in the spice section of major retailers. Add 1 cup rinsed and drained canned garbanzo beans, 1/2 cup golden raisins, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
Calories: 580, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 1.5g, Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 100mg, Sodium: 480mg, Potassium: 740mg, Carbohydrates: 72g, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 22g, Protein: 50g, Vitamin A: 90%, Vitamin C: 60%, Calcium: 10%, Iron: 30%.
Italian
Omit Herbs de Provence and sprinkle chicken with 2 teaspoons Italian herb seasoning. Add 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not oil packed).
Calories: 460, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 1.5g, Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 100mg, Sodium: 410mg, Potassium: 589mg, Carbohydrates: 47g, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 6g, Protein: 47g, Vitamin A: 90%, Vitamin C: 60%, Calcium: 10%, Iron: 30%

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcalProtein: 47gFat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 604mgFiber: 5gVitamin C: 0.6mg