Slow Cooker Full Chicken Dinner
Creamy, juicy, and comfort-food approved, this Slow Cooker Full Chicken Dinner features tender chicken thighs, Yukon gold potatoes, and green beans simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in chicken thighs patted dry
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil vegetable or olive oil
- 1.5 lbs Yukon gold potatoes diced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 lb green beans ends snipped and cleaned
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can tomato sauce 8 oz
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the cooking oil. When the oil is hot and shimmering, carefully add the chicken thighs skin-side down. Brown the chicken for about 3 to 4 minutes per side until the skin is golden. Do not cook through — you just want color and flavor. Transfer the browned thighs to a plate and set aside.
- Add the diced Yukon gold potatoes and the trimmed green beans to the bottom of the slow cooker. Toss them gently so they form an even layer.
- Place the browned chicken thighs on top of the vegetables, arranging them skin-side up if possible. Sprinkle the minced garlic evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
- Open the can of tomato sauce and drizzle it over the chicken and vegetables. Sprinkle the measured salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and dried rosemary over everything.
- Use a spatula to gently mix the sauce and seasonings around the edges without disturbing the chicken too much.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 4.5 hours. Do not lift the lid while cooking. After the cook time, check that the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and that potatoes are tender.
- Serve hot straight from the slow cooker with crusty bread or a fresh salad.
Notes
Use bone-in, skin-on thighs for the best flavor. If short on time, cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours. You can add other vegetables like carrots or mushrooms.