Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large chicken breast fillets
- 8 medium waxy potatoes – cut into thick rounds
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper
- 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1½ teaspoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons dried rosemary
- 2 tablespoons dried thyme
- 100ml chicken stock
- 30g butter – cut into small cubes
Instructions
- Prep the potatoes – Cut potatoes into thick rounds and arrange in the bottom of your slow cooker in overlapping layers.
- Season the base – Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over potatoes and sprinkle with half the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Toss gently to coat.
- Add the chicken – Place chicken fillets on top of the seasoned potatoes.
- Season the chicken – Brush with remaining olive oil and sprinkle with remaining salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Herb everything – Scatter the rosemary and thyme evenly over the chicken and potatoes.
- Add moisture – Pour chicken stock around the edges of the slow cooker, avoiding pouring directly onto the chicken.
- Butter dots – Scatter the butter cubes over the top of everything.
- Slow cook – Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours, until chicken is tender and potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
- Rest and serve – Let rest for 5 minutes, then serve hot with the cooking juices spooned over.
Notes
- Potato prep: Cut rounds about 2cm thick so they hold their shape during cooking.
- Oil distribution: Make sure potatoes are well coated to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Stock placement: Adding liquid around edges prevents washing seasoning off the chicken.
- Timing flexibility: Check at 6 hours – some slow cookers cook faster than others.
- Browning option: For golden chicken, place under grill for 3-4 minutes after slow cooking.
- Make ahead: Can prep everything the night before – just add stock and butter in the morning.
- Herb substitutions: Fresh herbs work too – use 3 times the amount and add in the last hour.
- Storage: Keeps 4 days refrigerated, freeze for up to 3 months.
- Serving tip: Don’t waste those pan juices – they’re packed with flavour!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serve
- Calories: 365
- Sodium: 580
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 95