Slow Cooker Italian Chicken with Potatoes

Slow-cooked with Italian seasoning, bottled Italian dressing, and chicken broth, this crockpot Italian chicken and potatoes recipe makes a tender, flavorful one-pot meal everyone will enjoy.

Pantry staples can turn a simple dinner into something memorable. This easy Italian chicken and potatoes recipe combines juicy chicken breasts and red potatoes with Italian herbs and a splash of dressing for bright, savory flavor. As the weather warms and schedules fill up, crockpot dinners are a lifesaver—set it, forget it, and come back to a hot, hearty meal.

If you like convenient slow-cooker recipes, try other favorites such as Cheesy Chicken and Rice, Steak Tips Over Rice, Corned Beef with Cabbage, Crock Pot Chicken Tetrazzini, Salisbury Steak Meatballs, or Slow-Cooked Pork Roast in the crockpot.

Just 5 ingredients

This recipe uses only five main ingredients: boneless skinless chicken breasts, red potatoes, dry Italian seasoning, chicken broth, and bottled Italian salad dressing. Simple ingredients, big flavor. The method is equally easy: layer the chicken and potatoes in the slow cooker, add seasoning and liquids, cover, and cook until the chicken is done. You can cook on low all day or on high for a few hours—either way you’ll have a comforting, complete meal.

Now let’s get cooking!

Recipe Ingredients

• 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 4 to 6 medium red potatoes, cut into large chunks
• 1 tablespoon dry Italian seasoning
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can chicken broth
• 1/2 cup bottled Italian salad dressing

Helpful Kitchen Tools

• Crockpot (4- to 6-quart)
• Cutting board and knife
• Airtight storage containers for leftovers

How to Make Crockpot Italian Chicken and Potatoes

1. Place the chicken in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker (a 4-quart will also work for smaller quantities).
2. Add the potato chunks around and on top of the chicken. Sprinkle the potatoes and chicken with the dry Italian seasoning.
3. Pour the chicken broth and the bottled Italian dressing over the chicken and potatoes.
4. Cover and cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the potatoes are tender: about 7–8 hours on low or 3–4 hours on high.
5. Serve hot. The pan juices make a flavorful spoonable sauce—ladle it over the chicken and potatoes when plating.

Serving suggestion: Add more green vegetables by serving with a simple side salad. Garnish the cooked dish with chopped fresh parsley and freshly grated Parmesan for extra color and flavor.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave until warmed through.

Recipe Notes

• Skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs or bone-in chicken breasts can be used; adjust cooking time if needed.
• Use dry Italian seasoning, not the powdered salad dressing mixes.
• To add more vegetables, stir in 1 cup chopped carrots, or substitute cubed sweet potatoes or butternut squash for some of the red potatoes.
• For a lemony version, add the zest and juice of one medium lemon before cooking.
• If you prefer homemade versions, you can make your own Italian seasoning (basil, marjoram, oregano, rosemary, thyme) and a basic Italian dressing with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, pepper, onion powder, and minced garlic.

Recipe FAQs

Can I put raw chicken in a slow cooker?

Yes. Placing raw chicken directly into the slow cooker is safe and common for slow-cooked recipes.

Should I brown the chicken first?

Browning adds color and a bit of extra flavor, but it is not necessary. The chicken becomes tender and flavorful without searing.

Does the chicken need to be covered in liquid?

Some liquid (in this case, chicken broth and dressing) helps keep the chicken moist and creates a tasty sauce as the dish cooks.

Is it better to cook on low or high?

Low yields the most tender results if you have the time. High works fine when you need dinner sooner.

Do I need to flip the chicken during cooking?

No, turning the chicken is not necessary—just remove and check doneness when the time is up.

What sides pair well with Italian chicken and potatoes?

Good side dishes include Velveeta Bowtie Pasta Salad, roasted asparagus, garlic bread, fresh green beans, collard greens, Greek cucumber salad, old-fashioned macaroni salad, simple zucchini and squash, or a 5-cup fruit salad.

You may also like these crockpot chicken recipes

• Crockpot Cashew Chicken
• Crockpot Fiesta Chicken and Rice
• Slow Cooker Angel Chicken Pasta
• Crock Pot Chicken Tetrazzini
• Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice
• Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

Blessed are the joy makers.

~ Nathaniel Parker Willis