Garlic Parmesan Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes
A delicious and easy meal featuring juicy chicken breasts and tender baby potatoes with rich flavors of garlic and Parmesan. Perfect for busy families looking for a stress-free dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) Adjust based on heat preference.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash the baby potatoes and halve them.
- Mince the garlic cloves and set aside.
- Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until evenly coated.
Cooking
- Layer the halved potatoes in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts on top of the potatoes.
- Pour the chicken broth over the chicken and potatoes.
- Sprinkle the minced garlic evenly over the chicken.
- Add the grated parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover the crockpot and set it to cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
- Check if the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). The potatoes should be fork-tender.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken and potatoes gently from the crockpot.
- Spoon any remaining sauce over the top for extra flavor.
Serving
- Serve hot from the crockpot with a simple side salad or steamed vegetables.
- Optionally, serve with crusty bread and a glass of white wine.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the seasoning for a few hours before cooking. Experiment with different vegetables like carrots or green beans. For a thicker sauce, remove the chicken after cooking and reduce the sauce on the stove. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on heat preference.