Description
Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes delivers creamy, comforting dinner with minimal effort. Tender chicken and baby potatoes simmer in a rich garlic-parmesan sauce until fall apart tender, making weeknights simple and budget-friendly. This hearty Crockpot dish uses pantry staples and yields a flavorful, crowd-pleasing meal every time. The sauce thickens to a silky finish with a quick cornstarch slurry, reheats beautifully. It’s a one-pot wonder for busy families.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1½ lbs baby potatoes, halved
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place chicken and potatoes in the slow cooker.
- Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- In a bowl, whisk chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and minced garlic.
- Pour sauce over chicken and potatoes.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until chicken is tender and potatoes are fork-tender.
- Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook on high for 10–15 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Spoon sauce over everything, garnish if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Can use chicken thighs for juicier texture if preferred.
- Thin sauce will thicken with cornstarch; whisk well to avoid lumps.
- Leftovers reheat well in the microwave or on the stove.
- Serve with a green salad or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American-Italian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
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