Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes
If you love easy comfort food dinners that don’t require hours in the kitchen, this Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes recipe is about to become a new favorite. Juicy chicken, tender potatoes, and a rich garlic-Parmesan butter sauce all come together in one pot for a hearty, flavor-packed meal the whole family will love.
The best part? The slow cooker does most of the work for you! Just toss everything in, let it simmer low and slow, then finish with plenty of melty cheese for a cozy dinner that feels indulgent but couldn’t be easier.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- One-pot dinner: Protein, veggies, and carbs cook together for minimal dishes.
- Family-friendly flavors: Garlic, Parmesan, and cheesy goodness—always a hit.
- Hands-off cooking: Perfect for busy days when you still want a home-cooked meal.
- Customizable: Swap in red potatoes, Yukon golds, or even sweet potatoes.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Potatoes – Cut into 1-inch chunks for even cooking.
- Onion – Adds depth of flavor to the potatoes.
- Chicken breasts – Diced into hearty chunks. You can also use thighs for more tenderness.
- Olive oil & seasonings – Salt, pepper, and paprika for a savory base.
- Cheese – Mozzarella for gooey melt, Parmesan for salty richness.
- Garlic Parmesan sauce – A mixture of butter, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion salt, pepper, and chicken stock that ties everything together.
- Fresh parsley – Optional, but it brightens the dish before serving.
How to Make Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes in the Slow Cooker
- Season the potatoes: Place potatoes and onion in the slow cooker. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir until coated.
- Layer in the chicken: Place chicken pieces on top, sprinkling with a little extra salt and pepper.
- Mix the sauce: Whisk together melted butter, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion salt, black pepper, and chicken stock. Pour over chicken and potatoes.
- Slow cook: Cover and cook on High for 4.5 hours or Low for 6 hours, until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are fork-tender.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over the top. Cover and cook for another 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and dig in!
Tips for Success
- Cut evenly: Make sure potatoes are cut into similar sizes so they cook evenly.
- Don’t overcook: Check for doneness around the 4-hour mark on High; chicken breasts can dry out if left too long.
- Make it creamy: Stir in a splash of heavy cream or half-and-half at the end for an extra luxurious sauce.
- Switch up the protein: Try this with chicken thighs or even turkey cutlets for a fun variation.
What to Serve With Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes
This dish is hearty enough on its own, but you can round it out with:
- A fresh green salad
- Roasted broccoli or green beans
- Garlic bread (because you can never have too much garlic!)
Storing Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of chicken stock to keep it moist.
This Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes is the perfect weeknight dinner when you need something simple, filling, and downright delicious. It’s comfort food made easy—and your slow cooker is about to become your new best friend.
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Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 onion diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 pounds chicken boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1 ½-inch pieces
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated, optional
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, to taste (optional)
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup Butter melted
- 1/2 cup Parmesan grated
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Chicken stock
Instructions
- In a slow cooker crock, combine potatoes, onions, olive oil, minced garlic, 3/4 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and paprika, and stir until well coated.
- Add chicken pieces on top and season with remaining salt and pepper.
- Whisk sauce ingredients together in a bowl and pour mixture over chicken and potatoes.
- Cook on High for 4.5 hours (or on Low for 6 hours), or until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender. DO NOT OVERCOOK
- With about 20 minutes of cooking time left, sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan and continue to cook, covered.
Nutrition
Our recipe card software calculates these nutrition facts based on averages for the above ingredients, different brands, and quality of produce/meats may have different nutritional information, always calculate your own based on the specific products you use in order to achieve accurate macros for this recipe.
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