Description
There’s something magical about walking into a house that smells like garlic, Parmesan, and slow-cooked chicken. It’s the kind of aroma that makes everyone’s stomach growl in anticipation. But on a busy weeknight, who has the time to stand over a stove? That’s where this Garlic Parmesan Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes comes in. It’s the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it meal that delivers restaurant-level flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved or quartered
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter option)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional, for color)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (for thickening the sauce)
- 2 tablespoons water (to mix with cornstarch)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Wash and halve the baby potatoes. If they’re larger, quarter them so they cook evenly. Place them in the bottom of your crockpot—they’ll form a bed for the chicken and help it cook evenly.
- Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Lay the seasoned chicken over the potatoes in a single layer.
- Create the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, minced garlic, grated Parmesan, and onion powder. Pour this creamy garlic parmesan sauce evenly over the chicken and potatoes.
- Cook to Perfection: Cover and cook on Low for 4-6 hours or High for 2-3 hours. The chicken should be tender and easily shred with a fork, and the potatoes should be fork-tender.
- Thicken the Sauce: About 30 minutes before serving, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir this into the crockpot sauce to thicken it. Let it cook uncovered for the remaining time until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese. The result is a complete one pot chicken and potatoes meal that’s ready to serve straight from the crockpot.
Notes
Don’t lift the lid during cooking! Every time you do, you release heat and add 15-20 minutes to your cooking time. Trust the process—your kitchen will smell amazing when it’s ready.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg