Ranch-seasoned chicken, onions, baby potatoes, and green beans topped with bacon come together for a down-home country flavor in this one-pot dinner recipe. Being reminiscent of something you would cook in a Dutch oven while camping, this Slow Cooker Country Chicken and Veggies recipe is a cousin to my Slow Cooker Hobo Dinner.
This one-pot dinner is super easy to make, especially if you use whole baby potatoes (no chopping involved). Also, you can substitute the fresh green beans for 2 cans of drained green beans one hour before it’s done. So look no further for a delicious, healthy, and easy dinner. This slow cooker recipe will be a new comfort-food favorite of yours, and one you can feel good about serving your family.
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Frequently Asked Questions about How to Make Slow Cooker Country Chicken and Veggies
Can I substitute bottled lemon juice for the freshly squeezed?
Yes. Sprinkle 1 tsp of bottled lemon juice over the chicken. If you don’t have any lemon juice on hand, you can use 1 tsp of lemon pepper in its place. If you use lemon pepper seasoning, I recommend omitting the 1/4 tsp ground pepper.
Do you recommend using boneless skinless chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts?
Boneless skinless chicken thighs are a good substitute for the chicken breasts. Use whatever you like the best.
Can I use canned green beans instead of fresh ones?
You can substitute the fresh green beans for 2 cans of drained green beans. However, add them one hour before it’s done. I do not recommend adding them from the beginning because they will turn mushy.
I have regular-sized potatoes. Can I put them in whole or should I cut them?
If you only have regular-sized potatoes, cut them into 2-inch cubes. I do not recommend cooking them whole.
Can I leave the green beans out?
Absolutely. If you don’t like green beans, you can replace them with carrots, if you want, and the dinner will still taste good.
Can I use real bacon bits in place of the raw bacon?
Yes, you can. The flavor will be different, but it will still turn out good.
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- 2 lbs chicken breast, cut into 2-inch cubes
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 large onion, sliced into rings
- 1 Ranch seasoning packet or 3 tbsp
- 2-3 lbs baby potatoes
- 1 lb fresh green beans
- ¼ cup butter, sliced
- 1 cup raw diced bacon pieces (6-8 ounces raw bacon, chopped)
- Place the chicken cubes in the slow cooker and squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the chicken.
- Next, sprinkle the garlic salt and ground black pepper on the chicken pieces.
- Add the sliced onions and the baby potatoes. Then sprinkle ½ of the Ranch seasoning packet over the onions and potatoes.
- Layer the green beans over the potatoes, add the slices of butter on top, and sprinkle the rest of the Ranch seasoning packet over the green bean layer.
- Lastly, sprinkle the raw bacon pieces on top.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook for 6-8 hours on low or 4 hours on high.
- Enjoy!
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