Name: Savory Italian Crockpot Chicken And Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: PT-494298H6M34S
Total time: 6 h 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1.2 kg (2.6 lb) Chicken Thighs, Bone-in, Skin-on: Seasoned with salt and pepper; 2 tbsp (30 ml) Extra-Virgin Olive Oil: For browning chicken; 1 Large Onion (≈150 g / 5 oz): Thinly sliced; 4 Cloves Garlic: Minced; 800 g (1.75 lb) Yukon Gold Potatoes: Quartered; 150 g (5 oz) Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Drained and chopped; 100 g (3.5 oz) Kalamata Olives: Pitted and halved; 1 tsp (5 ml) Lemon Zest: For brightness; 400 ml (13.5 fl oz) Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth: Liquid base; 1 tsp (5 ml) Italian Seasoning Blend: Dried herbs; ½ tsp (2.5 ml) Smoked Paprika: Adds smoky depth; ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) Crushed Red Pepper Flakes: Optional, for heat; 30 g (1 oz) Parmesan Cheese: Grated, for garnish; 2 tbsp (30 ml) Fresh Parsley: Chopped, for garnish; Extra Olive Oil: For plating

Description

This Savory Italian Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes recipe delivers classic Italian flavors with minimal effort. Tender chicken and creamy potatoes simmer in a flavorful broth, making it a perfect weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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1.2 kg (2.6 lb) Chicken Thighs, Bone-in, Skin-on: Seasoned with salt and pepper
2 tbsp (30 ml) Extra-Virgin Olive Oil: For browning chicken
1 Large Onion (≈150 g / 5 oz): Thinly sliced
4 Cloves Garlic: Minced
800 g (1.75 lb) Yukon Gold Potatoes: Quartered
150 g (5 oz) Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Drained and chopped
100 g (3.5 oz) Kalamata Olives: Pitted and halved
1 tsp (5 ml) Lemon Zest: For brightness
400 ml (13.5 fl oz) Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth: Liquid base
1 tsp (5 ml) Italian Seasoning Blend: Dried herbs
½ tsp (2.5 ml) Smoked Paprika: Adds smoky depth
¼ tsp (1.25 ml) Crushed Red Pepper Flakes: Optional, for heat
30 g (1 oz) Parmesan Cheese: Grated, for garnish
2 tbsp (30 ml) Fresh Parsley: Chopped, for garnish
Extra Olive Oil: For plating

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Instructions

Sear Chicken: Brown chicken thighs skin-side down for 4-5 minutes per side, then transfer to crockpot.
Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onion until translucent (3-4 minutes), then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Deglaze Skillet: Scrape up browned bits with broth and add to crockpot.
Assemble Crockpot: Combine potatoes, tomatoes, olives, lemon zest, broth, paprika, and pepper flakes in crockpot.
Slow Cook: Cook on Low for 6-8 hours or High for 3-4 hours, until chicken reaches 75°C (165°F).
Finish & Garnish: Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and rest for 10 minutes.
Optional Broil: Broil skin-side up for 3-4 minutes for crispy skin.
Plate & Serve: Arrange potatoes, chicken, drizzle with oil, and garnish with parsley and Parmesan.

Notes

For best results, brown the chicken before slow cooking to develop a richer flavor. Feel free to adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to your preferred level of spice.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 hours
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 600 mg
Fat: 25 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 150 mg