Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken (Print View)

Tender chicken breasts with baby potatoes slow-cooked in a rich garlic Parmesan sauce with Italian herbs.

# Ingredient List:

→ Protein & Dairy

01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
02 - 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
03 - 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional, for extra creamy sauce)

→ Vegetables

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

→ Spices & Seasonings

07 - 2 tbsp olive oil
08 - 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (or mix of oregano, thyme, and basil)
09 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
11 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
13 - Extra Parmesan cheese, for serving

# How to Make:

01 - Lightly grease the inside of the slow cooker with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
02 - Arrange halved potatoes and sliced onion evenly on the bottom.
03 - In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, Italian herbs, paprika, salt, pepper, and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Rub mixture over chicken breasts on both sides.
04 - Place seasoned chicken on top of potatoes and onions. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly over everything.
05 - Pour heavy cream around edges if using. Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 7 hours until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are fork-tender.
06 - Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Set it and forget it magic that makes you look like you spent all day cooking
  • The way garlic and Parmesan melt into everything creates this ridiculously rich sauce that forms right in the pot
02 -
  • Dont lift the lid during cooking, every peek adds 15-20 minutes to your time
  • The sauce will look thin at first but thickens beautifully as it rests for 5 minutes before serving
03 -
  • Pat the chicken really dry before seasoning for better browning and flavor adhesion
  • Let everything rest in the switched-off slow cooker for 10 minutes before serving, this redistributes the juices

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