Easy, Savory Chicken ala CrockPot

This isn't a German recipe (unless you add a slice of buttered rye bread or brotchen) but I recently had a request for fail-proof Crock pot recipes.  Thus, a brief series begins.

This CrockPot recipe is delicious, fail-proof, and can be put together in less than 10 minutes.  Yes, 10 minutes!  The perfect recipe for a busy Mother of 4/Homeschool Teacher/Domestic Goddess aka Kristen.  This one's for you!

Savory Chicken and Potatoes

10 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, breasts or a combination of both 

1 small bottle Italian salad dressing

½ teas marjoram

½ teas rosemary

½ teas basil

½ teas oregano

½ teas minced garlic (I use the refrigerated jar of minced garlic)

2 teas garlic pepper

1 ½ cups grated Parmesan or Romano cheese (I used a pkg. of shredded Parmesan, mozzarella and provolone)

6 large red potatoes, (scrub and cut out the eyes) cut into wedges, skin on 

½ C water

2 T cornstarch

Spray inside of crockpot with baking spray.  Place half of the chicken in bottom of slow cooker. Sprinkle with half of the bottle of Italian dressing, half of the spices, half of the grated cheese, and half of the potatoes. Repeat layer of chicken and potatoes.  Finally, pour the rest of the dressing, spices and cheese on top. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. (When I made it, it was done in about 6 ½ hours.) Remove chicken & potatoes. To thicken sauce: Dissolve the cornstarch into ½ cup water and stir into the sauce in crock pot. Cook on high for 15 minutes to thicken - stirring occasionally. Pour over the top of chicken & potatoes or serve separately. Enjoy!