Description

This Garlic Parmesan Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes recipe offers a flavorful and effortless one-pot meal featuring tender chicken breasts and baby potatoes cooked slowly in a savory garlic and parmesan sauce. Perfect for busy days, this dish combines Italian seasoning, garlic, and parmesan cheese to create a comforting and delicious dinner with minimal prep.

Ingredients

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Chicken

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Vegetables & Broth

1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved
1 cup chicken broth

Cheese & Garlic

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
4 cloves garlic, minced

Garnish

Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Potatoes and Garlic: Wash the baby potatoes thoroughly and cut them in half. Mince the garlic cloves finely and set aside to use later.
Season the Chicken: Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, then evenly coat them with Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using, ensuring full coverage of the spices.
Layer in the Crockpot: Place the halved baby potatoes evenly across the bottom of the crockpot. Arrange the seasoned chicken breasts carefully on top of the potatoes.
Add Broth: Pour the cup of chicken broth evenly over the layers of chicken and potatoes to keep everything moist during cooking.
Add Garlic and Parmesan: Sprinkle the minced garlic evenly over the chicken breasts, and then evenly distribute the grated parmesan cheese on top.
Cook: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on low heat for 6 to 7 hours, or if short on time, cook on high heat for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
Serve: Gently remove the chicken breasts and potatoes from the crockpot. Spoon any remaining garlic parmesan sauce over the top for extra flavor.
Garnish and Enjoy: Optionally, sprinkle fresh parsley over the dish for a fresh, colorful touch before serving.

Notes

Using baby potatoes halves ensures even cooking and quicker tenderness.
Adjust red pepper flakes amount to control heat level or omit for a milder dish.
For extra flavor, brown the chicken breasts in a skillet before placing them in the crockpot (optional).
Fresh parsley adds a nice fresh finish but can be omitted if unavailable.
Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Italian-American

Keywords: Garlic Parmesan Chicken, Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes, Slow Cooker Chicken Dinner, Easy Chicken Recipe, Comfort Food