Crockpot Chicken & Potatoes – An Easy Dump and Go Dinner

By Raelynn

Hi there, food lover! 👋 Ready to end your busy day with a warm, cozy dinner that practically cooks itself? Crockpot meals have a special place in traditional home cooking—they’re simple, hearty, and stretch everyday ingredients into something wonderfully comforting. Long before slow cookers existed, families relied on low-and-slow hearth cooking to tenderize meats and infuse flavors over time. Today, the crockpot gives us that same timeless magic with none of the effort.

This recipe captures that spirit perfectly. With just chicken, potatoes, a few pantry spices, and your trusty slow cooker, you’ll come home to a meal that tastes like you spent hours hovering over the stove. It’s budget-friendly, family-approved, and full of nourishing goodness. No browning. No pre-cooking. Just dump, go, and enjoy the wonderful aroma that greets you later.

Let’s get started with a classic, heartwarming favorite: Crockpot Chicken & Potatoes – An Easy Dump and Go Dinner. 🍗🥔✨
Get your fork ready—comfort is on the way!

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5–2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1.5 lbs baby potatoes (halved) or Russet potatoes (cubed)
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary or thyme
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper

Optional Add-Ins

  • 1 cup carrots, chopped
  • ½ cup cream for extra richness
  • Fresh parsley for serving
  • Lemon wedge for brightness

Step-by-Step Directions

  1. Place potatoes at the bottom of the crockpot.
  2. Add sliced onions and garlic on top.
  3. Lay the chicken pieces over the vegetables.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil.
  5. Sprinkle paprika, rosemary/thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper evenly over the chicken.
  6. Pour chicken broth around (not on top of) the chicken to keep the seasoning in place.
  7. Cover and cook on Low for 6–7 hours or High for 3–4 hours.
  8. Check potatoes—when tender, the dish is ready.
  9. Optional: Stir in cream during the last 10 minutes for a silky sauce.
  10. Serve warm and garnish with parsley or lemon. 😋

Nutritional Information:

⏰ Prep Time: 10 minutes | 🔥 Cooking Time: 6 hours | ⏳ Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
⚡ Calories per serving: ~390 | 🍽️ Servings: 6

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Bon appétit and happy cooking! 👩‍🍳🍽️

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