Crock Pot Garlic Herb Chicken

Crock Pot Garlic Herb Chicken with Red Potatoes

Crock Pot Garlic Herb Chicken recipe is a great way to enjoy some of the fresh herbs of summer.

One of the things I love most about having a few pots of fresh herbs growing in my back yard is being able to make and enjoy recipes like this Crock Pot Garlic Herb Chicken. To make this recipe I used fresh rosemary and thyme growing on the side of my house in some pots.

My rosemary plant has been shooting out some fresh and tender new growth with the beginning of our summer weather here in Florida. (It is HOT already!)

If you don’t have fresh rosemary or thyme (affiliate link) growing in your backyard garden (why don’t you!) you can pick some up at the grocery store in the produce section.

Summer time is the best time to use your crock pot. Who wants to heat the house up by cooking in the oven when it is already blistering hot outside? Not me, that’s for sure.

Lately I’ve been using my (affiliate link) crock pot casserole slow cooker more and more. Because it isn’t very deep the food seems to cooker faster. Especially skinless boneless chicken breasts.

The amount of cooking time needed when cooking boneless chicken in a slow cooker will vary depending on 3 things.

1. How full the slow cooker is:  A slow cooker that is packed full will take much longer to heat up and cook then one that is filled half way to three quarters full.
2. How deep and wide the slow cooker is: A 6 quart slow cooker will heat up and cook faster than an 8 quart slow cooker.
3. How big the pieces of meat are: Thin chicken tenderloin pieces will cook way faster than thick chicken breasts.

How To Make Crock Pot Garlic Herb Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• 4 cups red potatoes, cut into wedges
• 5 large garlic cloves, smashed
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, pulled from the stems
• fresh cracked black pepper
• salt to taste
• 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1. Pour 1/4 cup of olive oil into the crock pot slow cooker.
2. Place the potatoes into the bottom of the crock pot.
3. Arrange the chicken pieces over the potatoes.
4. Sprinkle the seasonings over the chicken and drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the top.
5. Toss to coat the ingredients evenly with olive oil. Rearrange the chicken pieces on top of the potatoes.
6. Cook 3-4 hours on high or 5-6 hours on low or until the potatoes are tender and the chicken is cooked through.

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