Description
Slow Cooker Parmesan Garlic Chicken and Potatoes is a hearty one-pot comfort meal made with tender chicken, soft potatoes, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and savory herbs slowly cooked together until flavorful and juicy. This easy slow cooker dinner is perfect for busy weeknights, cozy family meals, and effortless meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1.5 to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs
- 1.5 pounds small Yukon Gold or red potatoes, quartered
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes thoroughly and cut them into bite-sized quarters. If using large chicken breasts, slice them in half for even cooking.
- Place the chicken and potatoes into the bottom of the slow cooker in an even layer.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning.
- Pour the Parmesan garlic mixture evenly over the chicken and potatoes.
- Season everything with salt and black pepper.
- Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours or HIGH for 2 to 3 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Carefully transfer the chicken and potatoes to serving plates.
- Spoon the flavorful sauce from the slow cooker over the top.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Chicken thighs stay extra juicy during slow cooking and work very well in this recipe.
- Add carrots, green beans, or mushrooms during the last hour for extra vegetables.
- For a thicker sauce, stir in a cornstarch slurry during the final 20 minutes of cooking.
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese gives the best flavor and texture.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
