Description
A savory and easy-to-make Garlic Parmesan Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes recipe featuring tender chicken breasts and baby potatoes slow-cooked with a flavorful garlic parmesan sauce infused with herbs and spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Potatoes
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
Garlic Parmesan Sauce
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, dried rosemary, paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes if using, creating a flavorful garlic parmesan mixture.
- Layer potatoes: Place the halved baby potatoes evenly on the bottom of the crockpot, forming the base layer for the dish.
- Add chicken: Arrange the boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs on top of the potatoes in the crockpot to allow flavors to meld during cooking.
- Coat with sauce: Pour the garlic parmesan sauce evenly over the chicken and potatoes, gently tossing or spreading to ensure everything is well-coated with the mixture.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked through and the potatoes are tender and flavorful.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the top to add a pop of color and fresh herbal aroma to the dish.
Notes
- If using chicken thighs, you may achieve a juicier texture compared to breasts.
- Adjust crushed red pepper flakes according to your heat preference or omit for a milder dish.
- For a thicker sauce, remove the chicken and potatoes after cooking and simmer the remaining sauce in a pan until slightly reduced.
- Baby potatoes cook faster; if using larger potatoes, cut into smaller pieces for even cooking.
- Ensure the crockpot is not overfilled for proper heat circulation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
