This Slow Cooker Herby Chicken and Potato Bake is my answer to those crazy busy days when you still want a proper home-cooked dinner! Juicy chicken nestled on top of golden potatoes, all infused with the most gorgeous herbs and practically cooking itself while you tackle everything else on your to-do list.
I’ll be honest – I discovered this recipe by complete accident when I was rushing around one morning and just threw everything I had into the slow cooker. Best mistake ever! When I walked through the door that evening, my house smelled like an Italian restaurant and my family thought I’d been secretly cooking all day.
What makes this so brilliant is how the chicken stays incredibly moist while the potatoes underneath soak up all those amazing herby flavours. It’s like getting a roast dinner without any of the usual fuss and timing stress. Plus, washing up is basically non-existent – always a win in my book!
The herbs really are the stars here. That combination of rosemary and thyme transforms ordinary chicken and potatoes into something that tastes properly restaurant-worthy. And the best bit? You can prep everything the night before if you’re really organised (though let’s face it, most of us are doing this on the fly!).
Why This Has Become Our Weekly Favourite
Zero stress cooking – Literally dump everything in and walk away. Perfect for those mental Monday-to-Friday schedules.
Tastes way fancier than the effort – People will genuinely think you’ve spent hours slaving over this when you’ve done about 10 minutes of actual work.
Kid-approved flavours – Even my pickiest eater demolishes this without a single complaint. The herbs aren’t overwhelming, just perfectly savoury.
Brilliant for batch cooking – Double the recipe and you’ve sorted dinner for tonight plus tomorrow’s lunch. Future you will be so grateful!
Uses stuff you already have – No fancy ingredients or special trips to the shops. Just good honest pantry staples.
Never fails – Seriously, I’ve never had this go wrong. The slow cooker is so forgiving, it’s practically foolproof.
What Goes In
The ingredient list is wonderfully simple – proof that you don’t need loads of fancy stuff to create something delicious.
Chicken Pieces – I usually go for breast fillets, but thighs work brilliantly too if you want something even more tender and flavourful.
Waxy Potatoes – The kind that hold their shape nicely. I cut them quite chunky so they don’t turn to mush during the long cooking.
Good Olive Oil – This helps everything cook beautifully and adds that lovely Mediterranean flavour.
The Magic Seasoning Blend – A mix of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and those gorgeous dried herbs. Simple but so effective!
A Splash of Stock – Just enough to create some steam and keep everything moist without making it soupy.
Butter Dots – Little pieces scattered on top that melt down and create the most incredible richness.
How I Make It
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