Clean Crockpot Garlic Herb Chicken & Potatoes

Servings: 5–6 | Calories: ~450 per serving | Estimated Cost: ~$9–$10 total

This clean crockpot garlic herb chicken and potatoes is a classic comfort meal made simple. With whole ingredients, no seed oils, and minimal prep, everything slow cooks together into a hearty, flavorful dinner that feels like home without being heavy.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• True dump-and-go crockpot meal
• Clean, whole ingredients
• Hearty and filling without cream
• Great family dinner
• Excellent leftovers

Ingredients

• 2 large chicken breasts
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1½ lbs gold potatoes, halved
• 1½ cups carrots, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tbsp butter (optional, for richness)

Instructions

• Add chicken and chicken broth to the crockpot.
• Add potatoes, carrots, and garlic on top.
• Sprinkle with salt, pepper, rosemary, and thyme.
• Cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
• Shred the chicken gently and stir everything together.
• Stir in butter if using.
• Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Clean Ingredient Notes

• Gold potatoes hold their shape best.
• Butter is optional but adds classic comfort flavor.
• Use broth with only chicken, water, and salt.

Substitutions & Variations

• Add green beans during the last 30 minutes.
• Use chicken thighs for extra richness.
• Swap rosemary for oregano if preferred.

Storage Instructions

• Refrigerate up to 4 days.
• Reheat with extra broth if needed.
• Freezing not recommended due to potatoes.