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Slow Cooker Full Chicken Dinner

May 24, 2017 by Sarah Olson 51 Comments

This Slow Cooker Full Chicken Dinner has tender chicken thighs, Yukon gold potatoes and green beans in a savory herb sauce.

Slow Cooker Full Chicken Dinner

Hi again. I love when I find a complete meal for the slow cooker. No worrying about making side dishes for this meal since everything is made at once.

For this meal I used bone-in chicken thighs. I think if boneless skinless chicken is used in the recipe the entire recipe would be very dry. The juices from the bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs help make a flavorful sauce along with the tomato sauce and seasonings.

Slow Cooker Full Chicken Dinner

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Slow Cooker Full Chicken Dinner
 
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Prep time
25 mins
Cook time
4 hours 30 mins
Total time
4 hours 55 mins
 
Author: Sarah Olson
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 4 bone-in chicken thighs
  • cooking oil
  • 1.5 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, diced
  • 1 pound green beans, ends snipped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce (not paste)
  • 1½ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. pepper
  • ½ tsp. dried thyme
  • ½ tsp. dried rosemary
Slow Cooker Size:
  • 6-quart or larger
Instructions
  1. Set a pan on the stove top and set to medium high heat. Add enough cooking oil to coat the bottom of the pan. When the oil is hot, brown the chicken on both sides, you don't need to cook the meat through.
  2. Add the diced potatoes and green beans to the bottom of the slow cooker, toss them together to combine them.
  3. Add the chicken thighs on top of the potatoes and green beans. Add the garlic. Drizzle over the tomato sauce, then sprinkle over the salt, pepper, thyme and rosemary. Take a spatula and smear around the sauce trying to combine the seasoning into the sauce.
  4. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4.5 hours. Do no open the lid during the cooking time or the potatoes will not get tender.
  5. Serve and enjoy!
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I used my Touchscreen 6.5 quart Crock-Pot for this recipe. Any slow cooker 6-quarts or larger will do fine.

Sarah

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Comments

  1. Bruce says

    May 24, 2017 at 4:40 pm

    Hi Sarah, This looks like an awesome meal. Right now I’m a bachelor so this will meal will be great when I get in from fishing, and it’s all in one pot.
    Thanks,
    Bruce

    Reply
  2. teachinglife2016 says

    May 24, 2017 at 8:13 pm

    Look good great meal

    Reply
  3. Muriel Edger Magill says

    May 24, 2017 at 10:16 pm

    I tried your onion potatoes in my crockpot… we loved the result! There is no doubt that I will do this one again. Thank you… Next on my list is the Chicken Thigh dinner…

    Reply
    • Sarah Olson says

      May 25, 2017 at 12:34 pm

      I’m so glad you liked it!

      Reply
  4. JANICE says

    May 25, 2017 at 12:31 pm

    Can you use chicken breast instead of thighs?

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    • Sarah Olson says

      May 25, 2017 at 12:33 pm

      I’m unsure how that would turn out. You may need to add a touch more time and a touch more liquid. I don’t recommend skinless chicken for this recipe.

      Reply
      • JANICE says

        May 25, 2017 at 12:34 pm

        We don’t eat thighs is why I was asking. Thanks.

        Reply
        • Lois says

          September 26, 2017 at 4:53 am

          Just wondering why you don’t eat the thighs? The dark meat is the most nutritious and flavorful so it’s often preferred. The white meat has less fat but also less flavor and is drier.

          Reply
          • Judy says

            January 20, 2019 at 10:40 am

            A lot of people don’t eat dark meat.

  5. Ellen says

    May 29, 2017 at 7:27 am

    I work all day… What would you suggest me putting the timing on the crockpot on low ???? Thx in advance looks really yummy…

    Reply
    • Candy says

      May 29, 2017 at 9:39 am

      I would imagine just double the time. I’m going to use 9 hours on low for mine since I’m working all day.

      Reply
      • Ellen says

        May 29, 2017 at 1:22 pm

        Thank you I am gonna try this….

        Reply
    • Sarah Olson says

      May 29, 2017 at 1:18 pm

      It may be fine on low for 8 hours. The chicken will be falling off the bone, but I think still tasty!

      Reply
  6. Jodie says

    June 5, 2017 at 7:55 pm

    Hello, just wondering how the chicken skin looks so brown. Is this a function of your special crockpot or will this turn out brown in any normal crockpot. Mine is pretty basic. Thanks for inspiring me to pull my slow cooker out I haven’t used it in ages as I have lacked the confidence.
    It takes so long it would upset me to wait all that time for it to not work out, think that’s what I am scared of.
    Thanks Jodie Melbourne Australia

    Reply
    • Sarah Olson says

      June 6, 2017 at 6:08 am

      I browned them before I added them to the crock pot, and the tomato sauce adds a bit of color. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Lee says

    June 11, 2017 at 10:11 am

    I cooked this for a late lunch today and ignored the advice regarding using skinless breast fillets and it worked out great. Chicken was super juicy and tender. Great recipe though, it’s on the list now!

    Reply
    • Sarah Olson says

      June 11, 2017 at 11:32 am

      That’s great to hear Lee! I’m glad it worked out.

      Reply
  8. Walter says

    June 27, 2017 at 1:38 pm

    My wife just bought 10# of chicken leg quarters. Can’t resist a sale. Do you think I can sub these for the thighs?

    Reply
    • Sarah Olson says

      June 27, 2017 at 6:21 pm

      Yes, I’d cook it a half hour longer.:)

      Reply
  9. Nikki says

    August 11, 2017 at 7:42 am

    I’d need to double this recipe for my large family does anyone know how much cook time I should add?

    Reply
  10. Rob says

    August 20, 2017 at 8:56 pm

    Woudn’t it make more sense to mix the tomato sauce and the seasonings before adding it to the cooker?

    Reply
    • Sarah Olson says

      August 21, 2017 at 7:03 am

      You can do that! I don’t because I didn’t want to dirty a bowl. Everything bubbles together in the slow cooker anyway.

      Reply
  11. Ginnybug says

    September 13, 2017 at 8:52 pm

    What could I use in place of the tomato sauce?

    Reply
    • Sarah Olson says

      September 14, 2017 at 6:43 am

      I’m unsure, that’s what I based the recipe around. Are you not wanting tomatoes at all?

      Reply
      • Ginnybug says

        September 14, 2017 at 5:54 pm

        The recipe looks wonderful….. was just thinking about one person who doesn’t care for tomatoes. I am going to make it. T
        hank you so much.

        Reply
    • Bruce says

      September 14, 2017 at 4:35 pm

      That would make it a different recipe, but maybe try cream of mushroom soup.

      Reply
      • Ginnybug says

        September 14, 2017 at 6:00 pm

        That is true but your suggestion also sounds good. Thanks.

        Reply
  12. Emma Hurst says

    October 4, 2017 at 11:08 am

    Can I put this in the oven? I forgot to pop it into my slow cooker this morning and I want this for dinner!!! Haha

    Reply
    • Sarah Olson says

      October 4, 2017 at 5:23 pm

      I think it will be fine, I don’t know how long though, sorry!

      Reply
  13. Walter says

    October 5, 2017 at 1:53 pm

    Just made this. Cooling right now. Needs a little work. The tomato sauce dried on to the chicken thighs. I needed about a quarter cup water to get enough steam in the crockpot to cook the veggies. Added carrots and chopped onions. For some reason, the Thyme doesn’t go with this. Added Chili Powder and lots of Garlic Pepper. My crockpot runs hot. Should have checked this at 3-1/2 to 4 hrs. Potatoes a little over-cooked. Will try this again next time with some changes. More chicken!

    Reply
  14. Kathleen Roberts says

    October 11, 2017 at 1:11 am

    When you say tomato sauce do you meaan ketchup. Sorry bit confused?

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    • Sarah Olson says

      October 11, 2017 at 8:15 am

      It’s tomato sauce in a can, find it near the canned diced tomatoes.

      Reply
  15. Kelly says

    October 15, 2017 at 11:39 am

    Have you ever substituted something for the green neans?

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    • Sarah Olson says

      October 15, 2017 at 1:08 pm

      You could try baby carrots? I have not tried anything but the green beans

      Reply
  16. Alley says

    November 19, 2017 at 11:29 am

    Could you use home canned green beans instead the same way without them getting mushy?

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    • Sarah Olson says

      November 19, 2017 at 11:49 am

      I think they will be ok, I’ve done green beans in soup before for a long cooking time and they don’t get too mushy.

      Reply
  17. Pamela O says

    December 10, 2017 at 10:44 am

    I made this, I didn’t peel my potatoes, instead of pouring the tomato sauce on the chicken and then adding the spices and then trying to mix them up on top of the chicken I mixed the tomato sauce, garlic and spices together and then poured it over the chicken, I also added a bit of paprika for more color, it was awesome and will make it again.

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  18. Carla C says

    December 29, 2017 at 6:16 pm

    Made this three times. This was very popular with my family. So much that I doubled the recipe for Christmas and served with white rice. Imagine setting a Christmas meal and it coming out subpurb hours later with little to no work. The in-laws loves it too. Comes out great each time. Thank you.

    Reply
  19. Matt says

    January 20, 2018 at 12:15 pm

    I need to double this, how long should I cook for? Thanks

    Reply
    • Sarah Olson says

      January 22, 2018 at 7:15 am

      I would do high for 5-6 or low for 8.

      Reply
  20. Amy says

    January 23, 2018 at 2:56 pm

    Just made this today…I used 6 boneless, skinless thighs and it was delicious!! I added carrots to the potatoes and green beans for extra flavor. Definitely a keeper!

    Reply
  21. Janet Goodison says

    April 25, 2018 at 9:06 pm

    I have a 2.5 quart slow cooker. I should be able to cut the recipe in half. Should I cut back on the amount of time?

    Reply
    • Anonymous says

      June 19, 2018 at 4:31 pm

      Made it today I had to add more sauce as the sauce dryer on the chicken and every took a lot longer And my crock pot is a new one wouldn’t,t make it Gain

      Reply
  22. Johna Hogan Bouda says

    September 27, 2018 at 7:32 pm

    I was a little skeptical of this recipe, thinking I wouldn’t care for the tomatoes with the beans and potatoes. I didn’t need to worry; boy, was this delicious! I seasoned each layer with S&P. The only other variation I made was that I didn’t have regular tomato sauce and so I used 12 oz of roasted tomato pasta sauce to cover 6 chicken thighs. The veggies came out so savory. Chicken is hubby’s least favorite meat, so I’m so happy to find a recipe that’s fairly inexpensive and easy that goes over so well with him. We both loved it! Yum!

    Reply
  23. Rachael says

    October 1, 2018 at 11:15 am

    Hello I have a 4 at crock pot can I still make this recepie?

    Reply
    • Sarah Olson says

      October 1, 2018 at 1:51 pm

      I think it should fit.

      Reply
  24. Sue says

    October 7, 2018 at 4:18 pm

    Had it for supper tonight.
    It went over really well.
    Just needed some more salt.
    But everybody adds to taste.
    It was very good.
    Will keep recipe for sure.

    Reply
    • Sarah Olson says

      October 7, 2018 at 7:09 pm

      Hi Sue, I do tend not to over salt things. I’m glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  25. Ashley says

    November 13, 2018 at 6:34 am

    Can you use drumsticks? That’s all I had.=/….what would the cooking time be?.

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  26. Anonymous says

    January 10, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    I mixed all the spices in with the tomato sauce then smeared it in the chicken

    Reply
    • Sarah Olson says

      January 11, 2019 at 12:11 pm

      That works great!

      Reply

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