Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken (Printable Version)

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

# What You 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, for extra creamy sauce)

→ 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 (or mix of oregano, thyme, basil)
09 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
11 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
13 - Extra Parmesan cheese, for serving

# Directions:

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 - In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, Italian herbs, paprika, salt, pepper, and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. 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 (if using) around the edges. Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 7 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and potatoes are fork-tender.
06 - Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks together in one pot so cleanup is practically nonexistent
  • The chicken stays incredibly juicy while the potatoes soak up all that garlicky parmesan flavor
  • It makes the house smell like an Italian restaurant for hours
02 -
  • Using bone-in chicken thighs instead of breasts adds incredible flavor and stays even juicier
  • The heavy cream is totally optional if you are watching calories but it really does transform the dish
  • Do not skip greasing the slow cooker first, clean becomes so much harder later
03 -
  • Buy real parmesan in wedges and grate it yourself for the best melting results
  • Let the chicken rest for five minutes before serving so the juices redistribute

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