Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken (Print version)

Tender chicken and potatoes slow-cooked with garlic, Parmesan, and herbs for an effortless hearty meal.

# What goes in:

→ Protein & Dairy

01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts approximately 1.5 pounds
02 - 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
03 - 1/4 cup heavy cream optional for extra creamy sauce

→ Vegetables

04 - 1.5 pounds baby potatoes halved or quartered
05 - 4 cloves garlic minced
06 - 1 small yellow onion sliced

→ Spices & Seasonings

07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs or oregano thyme and basil mix
09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
11 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped optional
13 - Extra Parmesan cheese for serving

# Cooking steps:

01 - Lightly grease the interior of the slow cooker with 1 tablespoon olive oil to prevent sticking
02 - Distribute halved potatoes and sliced onion evenly across the bottom of the cooker
03 - Combine minced garlic Italian herbs paprika salt pepper and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small bowl
04 - Rub the seasoning mixture thoroughly over both sides of each chicken breast
05 - Place seasoned chicken breasts directly on top of the potato and onion layer
06 - Sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly over chicken and vegetables then pour heavy cream around edges if using
07 - Cover and cook on High setting for 4 hours or Low setting for 7 hours until chicken reaches 165°F and potatoes are fork-tender
08 - Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese before serving

# Tips from flavorandfeast:

01 -
  • The chicken stays impossibly juicy without any effort
  • One pot means practically zero cleanup after work
02 -
  • Cheaper Parmesan in tubs wont melt the same way as freshly grated
  • Opening the lid too often adds 15 to 20 minutes of cooking time each time
03 -
  • Arrange larger chicken pieces toward the outside and smaller ones in the center for even cooking
  • Let the dish rest 10 minutes before serving so the sauce thickens slightly

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