Description
A simple and flavorful slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken breasts cooked alongside fresh green beans and red skin potatoes. Infused with a zesty lemon juice and seasoning blend, this one-pot meal is easy to prepare and perfect for a comforting, hands-off dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (trimmed)
Vegetables
- 1/2 pound fresh green beans (trimmed)
- 1 pound red skin potatoes (cubed)
Seasonings & Sauces
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Montreal chicken seasoning
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cloves minced garlic (or 1 tsp minced garlic)
Optional
- 3 Tablespoons salted butter (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the seasoning mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Montreal chicken seasoning, lemon pepper, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and minced garlic until well combined.
- Add potatoes in slow cooker: Place the cubed red skin potatoes on one side of the slow cooker, creating a bed for even cooking.
- Add green beans in slow cooker: On the opposite side, arrange the trimmed fresh green beans, keeping the vegetables separated for even cooking.
- Add optional butter: If using, drizzle 3 tablespoons of melted salted butter evenly over the potatoes and green beans to enhance flavor and moisture.
- Layer the chicken: Place the trimmed chicken breasts in the center of the slow cooker, nestled between the potatoes and green beans.
- Pour seasoning mixture: Evenly pour the lemon juice and olive oil mixture over the chicken, potatoes, and green beans to marinade and flavor all ingredients.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, or on LOW for 4 to 6 hours. Avoid opening the lid during cooking to retain heat and moisture.
Notes
- Using salted butter is optional but adds richness to the dish. Adjust salt accordingly if you omit it.
- Do not open the slow cooker lid during cooking to ensure even and thorough cooking.
- For thicker chicken breasts, consider slightly longer cooking times or cutting them into smaller pieces.
- Fresh vegetables are preferred for best texture; frozen green beans may become too soft.
- Seasonings can be adjusted according to taste preferences.
- This recipe can easily be doubled for larger portions, but increase cooking time slightly if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: slow cooker chicken, chicken with potatoes and green beans, easy slow cooker meals, lemon chicken slow cooker, one-pot chicken dinner
