Slow Cooker Parmesan Garlic Chicken and Potatoes: A Comforting One-Pot Meal
This easy slow cooker meal features tender chicken, creamy potatoes, and a rich, garlicky Parmesan sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this one-pot comfort food is hearty, flavorful, and family-friendly.
Equipment
- Slow cooker
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 4-6 chicken thighs or breasts bone-in or boneless
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes halved or quartered
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4-5 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- to taste salt and pepper
- optional fresh herbs parsley or thyme, for garnish
- optional red pepper flakes for heat
- optional vegetables carrots, green beans, or mushrooms
Instructions
- Wash and dry baby potatoes. Cut into halves or quarters as needed. Mince garlic.
- Pat chicken dry. Rub with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Place potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, pepper, and half the garlic.
- Arrange seasoned chicken on top of potatoes.
- In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan, and remaining garlic. Pour over chicken and potatoes.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender and potatoes are cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and extra Parmesan if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk and nutritional yeast. Add extra vegetables for more nutrition. Use bone-in chicken for extra flavor and juiciness.
