Description
This Garlic Parmesan Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes recipe is a creamy, cheesy, and comforting meal. Tender chicken and potatoes cook slowly in a rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce, making it an easy and delicious dinner. The crockpot does the work for you, offering restaurant-level flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks
- 1.5 lbs Yukon gold or red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional, for browning the chicken)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Cut chicken into even chunks. Wash and chop potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Mince garlic and grate Parmesan cheese.
- Optional Chicken Browning: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly brown chicken chunks for 2-3 minutes per side if desired.
- Assemble in the Crockpot: Add chicken and potatoes to the crockpot. In a separate bowl, combine heavy cream, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well and pour over chicken and potatoes.
- Slow Cook to Perfection: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3.5-4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender.
- Final Touch and Serve: Gently stir the Garlic Parmesan Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- This dish is adaptable; sweet potatoes can be used instead of regular potatoes.
- For best results, use boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts.
- Yukon gold or red potatoes hold their shape well.
- Freshly grated Parmesan melts smoother than pre-shredded.
- Seasoning in layers enhances flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-7 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 450 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 3g
- Sodium: Approx. 400mg
- Fat: Approx. 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 10g
- Trans Fat: Approx. 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 20g
- Fiber: Approx. 2g
- Protein: Approx. 35g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 120mg