Get ready for the easiest, most flavorful all-in-one dinner you’ll make all week. This recipe for Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes is the definition of comfort food perfection. Tender, juicy chicken breasts and creamy baby potatoes are slow-cooked to perfection in a savory broth infused with garlic, Italian herbs, and salty Parmesan cheese. It’s a true “set it and forget it” meal that requires minimal prep work but delivers a hearty, delicious dinner that the whole family will love.
Why This is the Perfect Slow Cooker Meal
This recipe is a weeknight dinner game-changer. Here’s why you’ll love it:
- All-in-One Dinner: Your main course and your side dish cook together in one pot, which means less work and less cleanup.
- Incredibly Easy: The prep work takes just a few minutes. After that, the slow cooker does all the work for you.
- Packed with Flavor: The chicken and potatoes become infused with the delicious garlic Parmesan sauce as they cook, making every bite savory and delicious.
- Tender and Juicy Results: Slow cooking ensures the chicken is perfectly tender and juicy, and the potatoes are creamy and soft.
Your Simple Ingredient Checklist
This recipe uses a handful of simple, flavorful ingredients.
The Core Components:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
The Garlic Parmesan Seasoning:
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Step-by-Step Slow Cooker Instructions
Get ready for the easiest dinner ever.
Part 1: Prepare the Ingredients
- Prep the Veggies: Wash the baby potatoes and slice them in half. Mince the garlic cloves.
- Season the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with the Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Use your hands to rub the seasonings all over the chicken until it’s evenly coated.
Part 2: Layer the Crockpot
- Potatoes First: Arrange the halved baby potatoes in an even layer across the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Add the Chicken: Place the seasoned chicken breasts on top of the layer of potatoes.
- Pour the Broth: Pour the chicken broth over the chicken and potatoes.
- Add the Toppings: Sprinkle the minced garlic and the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the chicken.
Part 3: Cook and Serve
- Slow Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours. The dish is done when the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 75°C) and the potatoes are tender enough to be easily pierced with a fork.
- Garnish and Serve: Carefully remove the chicken and potatoes from the crockpot. You can serve them as is, or spoon some of the delicious broth from the bottom of the crockpot over the top. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired, and enjoy!
Tips for Perfect Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes
- Don’t Peek! Every time you lift the lid of the slow cooker, you release heat and moisture, which can increase the cooking time. Trust the process and let it do its thing.
- Add Some Veggies: Feel free to add other hearty vegetables to the bottom of the crockpot along with the potatoes. Baby carrots or green beans (added in the last hour of cooking) would be delicious.
- For a Crispy Finish: If you like your chicken skin a little crispy (if using skin-on chicken) or want to brown the top, you can carefully transfer the cooked chicken and potatoes to a baking sheet and place them under the oven broiler for 2-3 minutes just before serving.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
The Ultimate Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes
This Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes is the ultimate comfort food—juicy, tender chicken breasts and creamy baby potatoes slow-cooked in a garlic-Parmesan herb sauce for an easy, flavorful all-in-one dinner.
Equipment
- Slow cooker
- Mixing bowl
- Cutting board and knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Wash and halve the baby potatoes. Mince the garlic cloves.
- Place chicken breasts in a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and season with Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Rub to coat evenly.
- Arrange the halved potatoes in an even layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts on top of the potatoes.
- Pour chicken broth over chicken and potatoes. Sprinkle minced garlic and Parmesan evenly over the top.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until chicken is cooked through (165°F) and potatoes are fork-tender.
- Remove chicken and potatoes from the slow cooker. Spoon broth over top and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days. Avoid lifting the slow cooker lid during cooking to retain heat and moisture.