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Cheesy Garlic Parmesan Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes topped with melted cheese.
Callie Brooks

Garlic Parmesan Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes

This cozy slow cooker meal blends tender chicken, buttery potatoes, garlic, herbs, and Parmesan into a comforting one-pot dinner. A family-favorite lazy crockpot meal for weeknights or weekends.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 to 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1.5 lbs small red or yellow potatoes, quartered
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 to 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  • fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • mixing bowl
  • mixing spoon
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Grease the slow cooker insert with olive oil or nonstick spray.
  2. In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, thyme, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Place quartered potatoes in the bottom of the crockpot and coat with half the seasoning mixture.
  4. Add chicken pieces on top of the potatoes and spread the remaining seasoning mixture over them.
  5. Pour chicken broth around the edges of the pot, being careful not to wash off the seasoning.
  6. Cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender.
  7. Stir gently to mix, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 640mgPotassium: 780mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2.1mg

Notes

Use thighs for more flavor or breasts for a leaner option. Try browning the chicken before adding to the crockpot for extra depth. For a creamy version, stir in cream or cream cheese near the end. Garnish with parsley or extra Parmesan before serving.

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