Incredible Garlic Parmesan Crockpot Chicken & Potatoes
This Incredible Garlic Parmesan Crockpot Chicken & Potatoes recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken and perfectly cooked potatoes in a rich garlic parmesan sauce. It’s the ultimate comfort food that’s easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 48 minute
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs
- Small Yukon Gold or Red Potatoes
- Fresh Garlic, 6-8 cloves, minced
- Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Olive Oil
- Chicken Broth
- Italian Seasoning
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Onion Powder or Granulated Garlic
- Optional: Apple cider vinegar or fresh lemon juice
- Optional: Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients for a smooth cooking process. Wash and scrub the potatoes; leave small ones whole or cut larger ones into 1-inch chunks. Mince the fresh garlic cloves. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and cut large breasts in half if necessary.
- Season the Chicken and Potatoes: In a medium bowl, combine the cut potatoes with half of the olive oil, half of the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder (if using), and a good pinch of salt and black pepper. Toss well to coat. In a separate bowl, drizzle the chicken with the remaining olive oil and season generously with salt, black pepper, and more Italian seasoning.
- Layer the Crockpot: Pour the seasoned potatoes into the bottom of the slow cooker in an even layer. Arrange the seasoned chicken pieces on top of the potatoes and sprinkle the remaining minced garlic over everything.
- Add Liquid and Cook: Pour the chicken broth evenly over the ingredients in the slow cooker. Cover with the lid and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until the chicken is fork-tender and cooked through.
- The Finishing Touches: Once cooked, gently shred the chicken in the crockpot or remove it to shred on a cutting board before returning it. Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the chicken and potatoes, stir gently to combine, and add a squeeze of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Don't overcrowd your crockpot for even cooking. Use fresh garlic for the best flavor. For a creamier sauce, stir in cream cheese or heavy cream towards the end of cooking. Optionally, broil for a crispy topping after cooking.