Slow Cooker Parmesan Garlic Chicken and Potatoes
A comforting one-pot slow cooker meal with tender chicken, buttery potatoes, and a rich Parmesan garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners!
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 6 hours hrs
Total Time 6 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
- 4-6 chicken thighs or breasts bone-in or boneless
- 1 ½ lbs baby potatoes halved or quartered
- 4 tablespoons butter cut into small pieces
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for garnish
(Optional) Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
In a large mixing bowl, toss the baby potatoes with olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Add the seasoned potatoes to the bottom of the slow cooker. Place the chicken on top of the potatoes.
Pour the chicken broth over everything and dot with butter pieces.
Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
During the last 30 minutes of cooking, sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the chicken and potatoes. Cover and let it melt.
Garnish with additional Parmesan and fresh parsley before serving.
Instructions Variant (Simplified):
Toss potatoes with olive oil, garlic, and seasonings. Add to slow cooker.
Place chicken on top, pour in broth, and dot with butter.
Cook on low for 6-7 hours (or high for 3-4). Add Parmesan during the last 30 minutes.