Description
Experience the delightful blend of tender chicken and flavorful potatoes with this Crockpot Lemon Chicken and Potatoes recipe. This savory dish is marinated in a zesty lemon mixture, ensuring that every bite bursts with flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, you can set it and forget it while your crockpot does all the work. The combination of spices and fresh ingredients elevates this meal to a new level, making it not only delicious but also healthy. Serve it alongside your favorite vegetables or grains for a complete, satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 oz bag of bite-size potatoes (sliced in half)
- ¼ cup chicken stock
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic and red chili pepper
- 2 small lemons (zest and juice)
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 1 ½ tbsp tomato paste
- 1 ½ tsp salt (divided)
- 1 ½ tsp black pepper (divided)
- 3 large chicken breasts (2 – 3 lbs)
Instructions
- Place sliced potatoes in the crockpot and pour chicken stock over them. Toss to combine.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, red chili pepper, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, oregano, tomato paste, and half of the salt and pepper.
- Pour half of the marinade over the potatoes and toss again. Lay the chicken breasts on top of the potatoes.
- Season chicken with remaining salt and pepper, then drizzle the rest of the marinade on top.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 – 5 hours or low for 6 – 8 hours until chicken is cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: High for 4 - 5 hours / Low for 6 - 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg