Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken Potatoes (Printable Version)

Tender chicken and baby potatoes infused with garlic and Parmesan, slowly cooked to perfection in one easy pot.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein & Dairy

01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts approximately 1.5 pounds
02 - 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
03 - 1/4 cup heavy cream optional for creamier sauce

→ Vegetables

04 - 1.5 pounds baby potatoes halved or quartered
05 - 4 cloves garlic minced
06 - 1 small yellow onion sliced

→ Spices & Seasonings

07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs or oregano thyme basil mix
09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
11 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped optional
13 - Extra Parmesan cheese for serving

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Lightly grease the interior of the slow cooker with 1 tablespoon olive oil to prevent sticking
02 - Arrange halved potatoes and sliced onion evenly across the bottom of the cooker
03 - Combine minced garlic Italian herbs paprika salt pepper and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small bowl. Rub mixture thoroughly over both sides of chicken breasts
04 - Place seasoned chicken breasts directly on top of potato and onion layer
05 - Sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly over chicken and vegetables. Pour heavy cream around edges if using
06 - Cover and cook on High setting for 4 hours or Low setting for 7 hours until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and potatoes are fork tender
07 - Garnish with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese before serving hot

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The hands-off prep means you can set it and forget it until dinner time
  • That parmesan crust that forms on the chicken creates incredible flavor depth
  • Leftovers actually taste better the next day as flavors meld together
02 -
  • Cream or no cream changes the dish entirely, both ways are delicious but completely different experiences
  • The parmesan creates a salty crust on chicken so taste your sauce before adding extra salt
  • Opening the slow cooker too often adds significant cooking time, resist the urge to check on it
03 -
  • Pat the chicken dry before applying the rub for better seasoning adhesion
  • Room temperature ingredients cook more evenly than cold ones from the fridge

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