Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken (Printable)
Tender chicken and potatoes slow-cooked with garlic, herbs, and Parmesan for an easy, satisfying meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Protein & Dairy
01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
02 - 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
03 - 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
→ Vegetables
04 - 1.5 lbs baby potatoes halved or quartered
05 - 4 cloves garlic minced
06 - 1 small yellow onion sliced
→ Spices & Seasonings
07 - 2 tbsp olive oil
08 - 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
09 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 tsp salt
11 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
12 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (optional)
13 - Extra Parmesan cheese for serving
# How to Make It:
01 - Lightly grease the inside of the slow cooker with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
02 - Arrange the halved potatoes and sliced onion evenly on the bottom of the slow cooker.
03 - Combine minced garlic, Italian herbs, paprika, salt, pepper, and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small bowl. Rub this mixture over the chicken breasts on both sides.
04 - Place the seasoned chicken breasts on top of the potatoes and onions. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese evenly over the chicken and potatoes.
05 - Pour in the heavy cream around the edges if using for a creamier result.
06 - Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 7 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and potatoes are fork-tender.
07 - Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.
# Expert Hacks:
01 -
- Set it and forget it cooking that delivers restaurant quality flavor with almost zero effort
- The sauce that develops in the bottom is pure liquid gold perfect for dipping crusty bread
02 -
- Crowding the chicken is actually fine here since the braising effect keeps everything moist
- That liquid at the bottom is not watery it is flavor gold so do not drain it
03 -
- Use real Parmesan from a wedge not the shaker can kind trust me on this
- Do not lift the lid during cooking every peek adds 15 minutes to the cook time