Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken (Print)

Tender chicken and potatoes infused with garlic and Parmesan, slowly braised to perfection for an easy, satisfying meal.

# What You Need:

→ Protein & Dairy

01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 pounds)
02 - 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
03 - 0.25 cup heavy cream (optional for creamier 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
09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 0.5 teaspoon salt or to taste
11 - 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

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

# How to Make:

01 - Lightly grease the interior of the slow cooker with 1 tablespoon olive oil to prevent sticking
02 - Arrange the halved potatoes and sliced onion evenly across the bottom of the slow 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 generously over both sides of each chicken breast
05 - Place seasoned chicken breasts on top of the potato and onion layer
06 - Sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly over chicken and potatoes. 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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce that develops in the bottom of the slow cooker is the kind of good you'll want to spoon over everything
  • It's practically impossible to mess up and makes your house smell incredible all day long
  • Clean up is basically just one pot which means more time for whatever else you'd rather be doing
02 -
  • Dumping everything in without seasoning the chicken first results in a completely different and less flavorful dish
  • The heavy cream is optional but the sauce will be much thinner without it
  • Don't lift the lid too often or you'll lose heat and extend the cooking time
03 -
  • Pat the chicken dry before applying the rub for better adhesion
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan instead of pre shredded for the best melting texture

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