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6 hr 10 min6340 calBy Chef Marco Deluca·Red Seal Certified Chef|February 20, 2024
This Crockpot Chicken Breast and Potatoes is a complete one-pot meal that practically cooks itself. Tender chicken breasts sit atop seasoned baby potatoes in a garlic herb butter sauce, slow-cooking to perfection over 6 hours. The potatoes absorb all the savoury juices while the chicken stays incredibly moist. It is the ultimate hands-off dinner for busy Canadian families.
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Ingredients
Servings:
6
Instructions
👨🍳Chef's Notes
Don't Lift the Lid
“Every time you open the lid, you lose 15-20 minutes of cooking time. The trapped steam does the work — trust the process and resist the urge to peek.”
Season Generously
“Most home cooks under-season their chicken. I use about 1 teaspoon of kosher salt per pound of chicken, applied at least 30 minutes before cooking for the deepest flavour penetration.”
Mise en Place Saves Time
“Even for quick recipes, spend 3 minutes measuring and prepping everything before you turn on the heat. It sounds counterintuitive, but it actually speeds up cooking because you're never scrambling mid-recipe.”
Nutrition Per Serving
340
Calories
32g
Protein
12g
Fat
28g
Carbs
Fiber3g
Sugar2g
Sodium580mg
Reviews
4.8 / 5 (523 reviews)
Nicole U.
May 1, 2025Followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect.
Ryan O.
Jan 14, 2025Easy to follow and turned out amazing. A new favourite.
Amanda J.
Jun 13, 2025Made this for a dinner party and everyone asked for the recipe.
David A.
Jun 7, 2025The flavours are incredible. Restaurant quality at home!
Recipe at a Glance
Prep:
10 minCook:
6 hrTotal:
6 hr 10 minServings:
6Difficulty:
EasyPro Tips
- 1Use baby potatoes — they hold their shape better than russets in the slow cooker.
- 2Don't lift the lid during cooking to maintain heat and moisture.
- 3For extra flavour, sear the chicken in a hot pan before adding to the crockpot.
Variations
- Add carrots and green beans for a full meal.
- Use bone-in thighs for richer flavour.
- Swap herbs for Italian seasoning.
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Chef Marco Deluca
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Marco is a Red Seal certified chef with over 15 years of professional kitchen experience across Canada. After training at George Brown College in Toronto and working in acclaimed restaurants from Vancouver to Montreal, he founded ChickenRecipes.ca to share his expertise with home cooks. Marco specializes in making restaurant-quality chicken dishes accessible for everyday Canadian kitchens.
Red Seal Certified ChefGeorge Brown College Culinary Arts Graduate15+ years professional kitchen experience
