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The inspiration for this recipe comes from an old packet of McCormick Recipe Inspirations Spices I found in the cupboard here in the cabin. I converted an oven recipe into one for the slow cooker and was really happy with how tasty it turned out for such little effort.

This spice packet included dried garlic, paprika, rosemary, salt and pepper. Substitute whatever herb and spice combination you like best.
How Many Calories and WW Points in Slow Cooker Chicken and Potatoes?
According to my calculations, each serving has about 298 calories.
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7 SmartPoints (Green plan)
7 SmartPoints (Blue plan)
4 SmartPoints (Purple plan)
8 PointsPlus (Old plan)
To round out the meal serve with your favorite green vegetable or a simple green salad. Enjoy!
If you liked this easy Slow Cooker Rosemary Chicken and Potatoes recipe, be sure to check out some of my other Weight Watchers friendly slow cooker recipes including 7 Ideas for 2-Ingredient Crock Pot Chicken, 3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Creamy Italian Chicken, 2-Ingredient Salsa Chicken, Crock Pot Artichoke Chicken, Slow Cooker Caribbean Jerk Chicken and Easy Slow Cooker Chicken with Gravy
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Slow Cooker Rosemary Chicken and Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed (about 1-1/2 pounds)
- 1.5 pounds red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Ideal Slow Cooker Size: 4- to 5-Quart
- Place the potatoes and chicken in the slow cooker.
- Add the spices and toss well to coat the chicken and potatoes.
- Cover and cook on LOW until the chicken is done and the potatoes are tender, 6 to 8 hours.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 7 SmartPoints (Green plan) 7 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 4 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 8 PointsPlus (Old plan) The spice packet I used included dried garlic, paprika, rosemary, salt and pepper. Substitute whatever herb and spice combination you like best.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Here’s a quick video from the Hodgepodge Mommy showing another variation of slow cooker chicken and potatoes. To keep in Weight Watchers friendly just cut way back on the olive oil or skip it altogether…
More Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes for WW
- Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore (SkinnyTaste)
- Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken (HungryGirl)
- Slow Cooker Kickin’ Chicken Pasta (EmilyBites)
- Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps (SkinnyTaste)
- Slow Cooker Adobo Chicken (Cookin’Canuck)
- Slow Cooker Sweet & Tangy Chicken (EmilyBites)





Made this last night, with a few adds/changes, and loved it! I added some chopped onion and mushrooms, and also hot Hungarian paprika instead of sweet paprika. The other change was to use 1/2 sweet potatoes and 1/2 red potatoes. Amped up the spices and rosemary a bit to accommodate the extra adds and it was delicious and satisfying!
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This was absolutely delicious. I used small red potatoes and cut them in half. I was shocked how good this was! A new favorite!!
Do you add any liquid to the pot? If not how do the potatoes cook?
No, I didn’t add any extra liquid. There’s enough liquid from the chicken and potatoes when cooked in the closed environment of a slow cooker. Hope this helps. – Martha
Will using chicken breasts instead of thighs change the cooking time at all?
Hi Beth, yes in my experience, chicken breasts cook faster than thighs and can dry out if cooked too long. The actual time will depend on several variables including size of the chicken breasts, size of your slow cooker and how hot your slow cooker cooks. Mine are usually done in 3 to 4 hours. You’ll want to cut the potatoes in small pieces so they are done at the same time as your chicken. Hope this helps.