Description
Garlic Parmesan Crockpot Chicken & Potatoes is a comforting and effortlessly delicious one-pot meal combining tender chicken thighs, creamy parmesan, and hearty baby potatoes slow-cooked to savory perfection. This rich and family-friendly dish requires minimal prep and delivers bold, satisfying flavors perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekend dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Potatoes
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, washed and halved
Seasonings and Sauce
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme blend)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Wash and halve the baby potatoes to ensure even cooking. Mince the garlic finely, and pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to help the seasoning adhere better.
- Season the Chicken: In a large bowl, toss the chicken thighs with olive oil, minced garlic, dried Italian herbs, salt, black pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese until evenly coated.
- Layer the Crockpot: Place the halved baby potatoes at the bottom of your crockpot as a base. Arrange the seasoned chicken thighs on top of the potatoes. Pour the chicken broth around the ingredients to keep everything moist and enhance flavor melding.
- Cook Low and Slow: Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender, and the potatoes have absorbed the garlic parmesan flavors.
- Final Touches (Optional): For a crispy finish, transfer the cooked chicken and potatoes to a baking sheet and broil in the oven for 3 to 5 minutes until golden and slightly crisp on top.
Notes
- Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs to retain moisture and add flavor.
- Avoid overcrowding the crockpot to ensure even cooking.
- Fresh garlic delivers a brighter, more intense flavor than pre-minced.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper after cooking as needed.
- Broiling at the end is optional but recommended for a crispy texture contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 7 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: Garlic Parmesan, Crockpot Chicken, Slow Cooker Dinner, One-Pot Meal, Comfort Food, Chicken and Potatoes, Easy Dinner
