Garlic Parmesan Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes
A comforting dish of chicken breasts and baby potatoes slow-cooked in garlic and parmesan, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 375 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes and garlic: Wash and halve the baby potatoes. Mince the garlic cloves and set aside.
- Season the chicken: Rub each chicken breast with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Layer the ingredients in the crockpot: Place the halved potatoes at the bottom of the crockpot, then lay the seasoned chicken breasts on top.
- Add the chicken broth: Pour the chicken broth over the chicken and potatoes to ensure everything is well coated.
- Sprinkle in the garlic and parmesan: Evenly distribute the minced garlic over the chicken, then shower with grated parmesan cheese.
- Cook the mixture: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and potatoes are fork-tender.
- Serve and enjoy: Carefully remove chicken and potatoes from the crockpot and spoon remaining sauce over the top.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving for added color and flavor.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. For a dairy-free version, skip the parmesan or use a dairy-free alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg