Description
This Slow Cooker Parmesan Garlic Chicken and Potatoes recipe offers a comforting and flavorful one-pot meal, combining tender chicken thighs or breasts with baby potatoes, infused with a rich blend of Parmesan cheese, garlic, and Italian seasonings. Perfect for an easy, hands-off dinner that cooks slowly to develop deep flavors and juicy textures.
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 mix: In a small bowl, thoroughly combine the grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to create a robust and flavorful seasoning blend.
- Arrange chicken and potatoes: Place the boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts along with the halved baby potatoes evenly into the slow cooker base, ensuring an even layer for consistent cooking.
- Add oil and seasoning: Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the chicken and potatoes to keep them moist and flavorful. Then sprinkle the prepared Parmesan seasoning mixture evenly over all the ingredients for maximum flavor absorption.
- Pour chicken broth: Gently pour the chicken broth around the sides of the slow cooker, avoiding pouring directly over the seasoning layer, to maintain moisture and richness during slow cooking.
- Slow cook the meal: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on the low setting for 6 to 7 hours, or alternatively on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked, and the potatoes are soft and cooked through.
- Serve and garnish: Once cooked, serve the chicken and potatoes hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley and, if desired, an extra sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- For best results, use evenly sized baby potatoes to ensure uniform cooking.
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a slightly different flavor profile.
- Adjust seasoning quantities according to taste preferences, especially salt and pepper.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- If using chicken breasts, consider monitoring cooking time as breasts may cook faster than thighs.
