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Seasoned Chicken, Potatoes and Green beans

by Sarah Olson on January 7, 2021 | Updated February 12, 2021 400 Comments

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This one-pot Slow Cooker Seasoned Chicken, Potatoes and Green beans has a homemade dressing/marinade and will be your new favorite healthy dinner.

If you love this one-pot meal you need to see my Garlic Butter Chicken and Veggies, that recipe has the same easy one pot meal concept as this recipe.

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I’ve seen oven versions of this recipe, but most include an Italian dressing seasoning packet.

Instead of using a seasoning packet to flavor the sauce in this dish, I make a simple mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and dried seasonings.

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How to make a one pot chicken dinner:

  • Boneless skinless chicken breasts – Can use chicken thighs or tenders.
  • Fresh green beans – Frozen works well too.
  • Red Potatoes – Cut into quarters or about 1/2 inch pieces.
  • Homemade Italian dressing – Super quick to make, see my recipe below.
homemade Italian dressing in white bowl

For the homemade dressing:

  • Fresh lemon juice
  • Olive oil
  • Oregano
  • Salt and pepper
  • Onion powder
  • Minced garlic

Can I use lemon juice out of a squeeze bottle?

  • No. This recipe isn’t the time or place to use squeeze bottle lemon juice; the recipe will taste off if you use it.
  • Lemons are cheap, be sure to grab them at the store.
green beans, chicken breasts, red potatoes in slow cooker

Can I use a different vegetable than green beans?

Yes! If you aren’t a green bean fan, then try one of these substitutes.

  • Broccoli 
  • Asparagus
  • Canned or fresh corn
  • Baby carrots or sliced carrots
  • Extra potatoes
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Can I use the Italian dressing mix instead of making the homemade dressing?

  • Yes! You can forgo all the dressing ingredients and drizzle a half cup of butter over the seasoned chicken, potatoes and green beans then sprinkle an Italian dressing mix over.
  • Follow the same cooking directions below.
  • You can find the Italian dressing mix on the salad dressing aisle next to the ranch dressing packets.
cooked chicken potatoes and green beans in slow cooker

More complete meal slow cooker recipes:

  • Slow Cooker Full Chicken Dinner
  • Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken and Potatoes
  • Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Chicken and Veggies
  • Slow Cooker Fiesta Chicken with Rice
  • Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole
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Slow Cooker Seasoned Chicken, Potatoes and Green Beans

4.94 from 118 votes
A healthy one pot slow cooker recipe. A homemade marinade pour over chicken, red potatoes and fresh green beans.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, Potatoes and Green Beans
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 506kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker – 4 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1/2 lb. fresh green beans trimmed (about 2.5 cups)
  • 1 1/4 lb. diced red potatoes about 4 cups

Homemade dressing ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup FRESH lemon juice (NOT BOTTLED) (1 large or 2 small lemons)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. onion powder
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
US Customary – Metric

Instructions:

  • Start by placing the chicken the middle of the slow cooker. Next, add the green beans on one side. Then for the potatoes, you will need to mound them high off to the other side.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic cloves.
  • Pour this mixture evenly over the chicken, green beans and potatoes.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 7 hours, without opening the lid during the cooking time.
  • Note- Do NOT use lemon juice out of squeeze bottle, the recipe will not turn out correct.

How to Video:

Recipe Notes:

Can I use Italian dressing dry mix?
  • Yes! You can forgo all the dressing ingredients and drizzle a half cup of butter over the seasoned chicken, potatoes and green beans then sprinkle an Italian dressing mix over.
  • Follow the same cooking directions below.
  • You can find the Italian dressing mix on the salad dressing aisle next to the ranch dressing packets.
Can I use a different vegetable?
Yes! If you aren’t a green bean fan, then try one of these substitutes:
  • Broccoli 
  • Asparagus
  • Canned or fresh corn
  • Baby carrots or sliced carrots
  • Extra potatoes
Why can’t I use bottled lemon juice?
  • Bottled lemon juice in recipes can taste bitter.
  • This recipe has been tested with fresh lemon juice. Many reviews who have used bottled instead have not liked the meal for the flavor of the bottled lemon juice isn’t right for this recipe.

Nutrition:

Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 771mg | Potassium: 1640mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 480IU | Vitamin C: 30.2mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Comments

    1. Catherine says

      January 13, 2021 at 3:03 am

      5 stars
      We really enjoyed this. I’ve only used my slow cooker for casseroles before and wondered whether this might dry out – but it didn’t and was really tasty. Really good to be able to prepare the whole meal in advance.

      Reply
    2. Mark Davies says

      January 12, 2021 at 1:36 am

      4 stars
      A different dressing piece do not like lemon

      Reply
    3. Theo says

      January 10, 2021 at 6:52 am

      Can I use russet potatoes

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        January 10, 2021 at 9:15 am

        yes, they will work fine.

        Reply
    4. Barb says

      January 9, 2021 at 11:45 am

      5 stars
      I discovered your recipe a couple years ago and it has become a family FAVORITE! I sometimes use Balsamic Vinegar and olive oil which changes the flavor but is amazingly delicious.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        January 9, 2021 at 11:48 am

        such a great idea. I will have to try that.

        Reply
      • Jakki says

        January 17, 2021 at 1:49 pm

        How much balsamic vinegar do you use?

        Reply
    5. lee shafer says

      January 8, 2021 at 8:37 am

      I think you should pan fry your chicken first b-4 going in to crock-pot!!

      Reply
      • Coco Paz says

        January 9, 2021 at 9:14 am

        Good idea. All protein tastes better when its been pan fried before putting it into a crockpot. Pan frying gives a deep/rich taste rather than a boiled taste.

        General comment: bottled lemon or lime juice is HORRID. As the website author said, “Lemons are cheap”. They can always be bought in the summer and frozen, juiced or whole, so you don’t have to worry about them going bad.

        Reply
    6. Julie says

      January 1, 2021 at 8:12 pm

      5 stars
      My family really enjoyed this! I had to cook on high and was worried the chicken might be too dry, but it was actually very moist and flavorful. Super easy and healthy dinner that even my picky husband and kids liked.

      Reply
    7. Mary says

      December 14, 2020 at 5:47 pm

      5 stars
      This was just fantastic I will definitely make this again. Thanks for this keeper recipe

      Reply
    8. Hannah says

      December 8, 2020 at 5:35 am

      5 stars
      Made this but added chicken broth to the sauce and less lemon juice. Then for the last 45 minutes I added mushrooms on top of the green beans. It was delicious!

      Reply
    9. rylee says

      November 2, 2020 at 12:58 pm

      5 stars
      such a hit at my house! i didn’t have fresh lemons or garlic so i used lemon juice from the bottle & minced garlic from the glass jar and it really tasted good! i decided to add carrots in as well which was very good. next time i’ll try the fresh lemon and garlic and add more amount of veggies in since there was a lot of chicken left over

      Reply
      • Joanne says

        November 10, 2020 at 9:18 am

        Yes lemon juice garlic and olive oil is an Arabic/ lebanese mixture for a lot of food I cook.

        Reply
    10. Ella says

      November 2, 2020 at 10:18 am

      Thinking of using mushrooms instead of beans.

      Reply
    11. Marcy h says

      November 2, 2020 at 7:59 am

      Am making this today for supper. Will cook on low all day. Also, I am using bone in chicken thighs. They are juicier than breast meat. I am using asparagus, potatoes, sugar snap peas and one ear of corn in two pieces. I’m using the sauce as is. Mine will be just enough for two people. Love my crockpot!! I recently got a new crockpot… First thing I noticed was the old one cooked much hotter. Might be the issues some are having with dryness.

      Reply
      • George Butler says

        January 9, 2021 at 12:08 am

        That’s interesting. I just recently read that–for food safety reasons–the new generation slow cookers run hotter than the older models.

        Or maybe my tiny, exhausted brain has flipped that backwards? 🙂

        Reply
        • Janet Foster says

          March 17, 2021 at 6:38 pm

          That’s my experience also. New one cooks much too hot

          Reply
    12. Star says

      November 1, 2020 at 7:32 am

      Hi, if I use canned green beans, do I put them in with everything else or with till half way thru??

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 1, 2020 at 9:16 am

        I would do halfway through or the last hour.

        Reply
    13. RON GRAY says

      October 3, 2020 at 3:42 pm

      1 star
      TOO DRY, NOT ENOUGH LIQUID
      WASTE OF MONEY

      Reply
    14. Linda OShaughnessy says

      September 26, 2020 at 1:02 pm

      My Mom’s favorite! I use about 1 pound chicken tenders to suit our small family,often cutting them into even smaller pieces. And use the same amount of potatoes , green beans and dressing ingredients as the recipe calls for. But I use lemon pepper which includes salt instead of plain salt. It’s fresh and simple and pretty healthy. If the chicken turns out dry it has to be because of overcooking,there’s always plenty of liquid when we go to eat it.

      Reply
    15. Saylor's Wife says

      September 21, 2020 at 5:14 pm

      5 stars
      DELICIOUS!!!
      Though I admit I chose to use Italian dressing. Chicken was moist flavorful as well as the greenbeans and potatoes. Will make this again pondering what other dressing options could be used

      Reply
      • Michelle says

        September 26, 2020 at 11:12 am

        So Italian dressing is ok to use? How much??

        Reply
    16. AlliC says

      September 15, 2020 at 9:28 am

      Pros: The sauce on the potatoes was very tasty.

      Cons: The chicken was DRY. Just awful. A waste of chicken. We had to throw it away it was so dry and flavorless. This recipe needs to be tweaked to add more liquid or something. It’s so, so dry.

      Reply
    17. Karina says

      August 11, 2020 at 3:05 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is awesome!! I made double the sauce because I like my chicken juicy and it came out perfect. Will be a regularly cooked meal. 🙂

      Reply
    18. Fran brengan says

      July 13, 2020 at 2:21 pm

      Do I drain canned beans?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        July 13, 2020 at 3:22 pm

        Yes.

        Reply
    19. Nichole says

      July 7, 2020 at 8:14 am

      Can I use boneless chicken thighs if so can I cook them on high and for how long?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        July 7, 2020 at 8:48 am

        You can, same amount of time will work.

        Reply
    20. Madalyn says

      May 31, 2020 at 5:43 pm

      This is nasty, bland, gross. Don’t waste your time or money. If you’re into prison food then this is for you. Absolutely disgusting. Threw the whole thing away. Yuck.

      Reply
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