Easy Crock Pot Dinner

Simplify weeknight dinners with this hearty and flavorful Easy Crock Pot Dinner! Juicy, perfectly seasoned chicken breasts pair beautifully with tender baby potatoes, carrots, and onion, all slow-cooked to perfection in a savory blend of herbs and low-sodium chicken broth. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this one-pot wonder is a stress-free meal option that fills your home with comforting aromas as it gently cooks over several hours. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this slow cooker recipe is not only easy to make but also packed with wholesome ingredients that will satisfy the whole family. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, serve this dish warm for a truly effortless yet delicious dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:300 mins

Total Time:315 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1.5 pounds baby potatoes
• 4 medium carrots
• 1 large onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons parsley

Directions

Step 1

Wash and scrub the baby potatoes, then cut them in half. If they are particularly large, quarter them.

Step 2

Peel the carrots and cut them into 2-inch chunks.

Step 3

Peel and roughly chop the onion.

Step 4

Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 5

In the bottom of the crock pot, add the prepared baby potatoes, carrots, onion, and minced garlic.

Step 6

Drizzle the olive oil over the vegetables and toss to coat evenly.

Step 7

Season the chicken breasts on both sides with thyme, rosemary, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 8

Place the seasoned chicken breasts on top of the vegetable mixture in the crock pot.

Step 9

Pour the chicken broth over the chicken and vegetables to keep everything moist as it cooks.

Step 10

Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 5 hours (or on high for 3 hours) until the chicken is cooked through and tender, and the vegetables are soft.

Step 11

Once cooked, garnish the dish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Step 12

Serve warm and enjoy this easy, nutritious meal straight from your crock pot!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2135.7 grams (2135.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2147

Total Fat 55.20g	71%
Saturated Fat 11.50g	57%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.00g
Cholesterol 592mg	197%
Sodium 3179mg	138%
Total Carbohydrate 172.30g	63%
Dietary Fiber 21.60g	77%
Total Sugars 28.00g
Protein 238.10g	476%

Vitamin D 7IU	35%
Calcium 347mg	27%
Iron 15mg	82%
Potassium 5966mg	127%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.2%

Protein: 44.5%

Carbs: 32.2%