Description
A comforting dish of succulent chicken and creamy potatoes infused with garlic and Parmesan, cooked effortlessly in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 lbs baby Yukon Gold or red potatoes, halved
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Optional: 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan or mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Prepare your slow cooker: Lightly grease the inside with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Season the chicken: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub over chicken breasts.
- Layer the ingredients: Place halved potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker, sprinkle minced garlic over potatoes.
- Add the chicken and broth: Lay seasoned chicken atop potatoes and pour chicken broth around them.
- Cook to perfection: Cover and set on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 2 1/2–3 1/2 hours.
- Cheesy indulgence: About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle grated Parmesan over chicken and potatoes.
- Optional creamy finish: Stir in heavy cream during the last 15 minutes if desired.
- Garnish and serve: Once cooked, garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan.
Notes
Feel free to substitute chicken thighs for a richer flavor and add vegetables like carrots or green beans for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: slow cooker, garlic chicken, parmesan, comfort food, easy dinner