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5-Star Pot Roast Slow Cooker Recipe for Busy Nights

Cooker Recipe for Busy Nights


  • Author: Recipe Inspire
  • Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

This Cooker Recipe for Busy Nights is the ultimate hands-off dinner — simple ingredients, minimal prep, and big comforting flavor. Just toss everything into the slow cooker and come home to a warm, satisfying meal perfect for hectic weeknights.


Ingredients

Scale

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 packet onion soup mix or ranch seasoning
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 2 cups baby potatoes, halved
  • 1 cup baby carrots
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Optional garnish: fresh parsley or green onions

Instructions

Instructions

  1. Add chicken to the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Layer potatoes and carrots over the chicken.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together soup mix, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, and pepper.
  4. Pour sauce evenly over the ingredients.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
  6. Shred or slice chicken before serving.
  7. Spoon sauce over the top and garnish if desired.

Notes

⏱️ Tip: Add frozen vegetables during the last 30 minutes to save prep time. Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread for a complete meal.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Category: Dinner, Slow Cooker
  • Method: Crockpot
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 390
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 760mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg

Keywords: slow cooker dinner, busy night meals, easy crockpot recipe, dump and go dinner