Description
This Slow Cooker Parmesan Garlic Chicken and Potatoes is a comforting, flavorful one-pot meal featuring tender chicken thighs or breasts slow-cooked with baby potatoes in a garlic and Parmesan seasoned broth. Perfect for an effortless dinner, the dish melds savory herbs, smoked paprika, and a cheesy crust, garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Potatoes
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved
Seasoning Mix
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Other Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: extra Parmesan for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the seasoning mixture: In a small bowl, combine the grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well mixed.
- Arrange chicken and potatoes: Place the chicken thighs or breasts along with the halved baby potatoes inside the slow cooker, spreading them evenly.
- Add oil and seasoning: Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken and potatoes, then sprinkle the prepared Parmesan and spice mixture evenly on top to coat the ingredients well.
- Pour in chicken broth: Carefully pour the chicken broth around the edges of the slow cooker, ensuring not to wash away the seasoning from the top, to keep the dish moist during cooking.
- Cook in slow cooker: Cover and cook on low heat for 6 to 7 hours or on high heat for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
- Serve and garnish: Once done, serve the chicken and potatoes hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley and a sprinkle of extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow some liquid to evaporate.
- Chicken thighs provide more moisture and flavor, but chicken breasts work well if preferred.
- You can add vegetables like carrots or green beans for extra nutrition and color.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt, depending on the Parmesan cheese saltiness.
- If your slow cooker runs hot, check the chicken periodically to avoid overcooking.
