Slow Cooker Chicken, Green Beans, and Potatoes: A Simple Weeknight Meal
Looking for a delicious and easy weeknight meal that requires minimal effort? This slow cooker chicken, green beans, and potatoes recipe is the perfect solution. It's packed with flavor, healthy ingredients, and is so simple to prepare. You can just throw everything into the slow cooker and let it cook while you focus on other things.
Here's what you'll need:
Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
- 1 (15 ounce) can green beans, drained
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions:
- Place the chicken breasts, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, green beans, potatoes, thyme, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker.
- Stir to combine.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
- Use two forks to shred the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Serve hot.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, you can use chicken stock instead of chicken broth.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the slow cooker, such as carrots, celery, or mushrooms.
- This dish can be served with a side of rice, quinoa, or a green salad.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Enjoy this simple and delicious slow cooker meal!
