Description
Garlic parmesan chicken and potatoes deliver a comforting one-pot meal that simplifies weeknight dinners. Home cooks can easily prepare this hearty dish with minimal effort and maximum flavor satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 6 chicken thighs)
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) baby potatoes, halved (Yukon gold or red potatoes work best)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version)
- 3 tbsps olive oil or melted butter
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsps water (for thickening, optional)
- Extra Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- Preparation: Blend olive oil with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Thoroughly coat chicken and potatoes with the spice mixture, distributing evenly within the slow cooker’s interior.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk minced garlic, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until achieving a smooth, homogeneous consistency.
- Cooking Process: Pour the crafted sauce over seasoned chicken and potatoes, ensuring complete coverage. Secure the lid and slow cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken becomes fork-tender and potatoes reach a soft texture.
- Sauce Refinement: If desired, create a cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch with water. Fold into the slow cooker and cook on high for 15 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent lumping and enhance sauce thickness.
- Finishing Touch: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese. Plate alongside roasted seasonal vegetables or a crisp salad for a complete dining experience.
Notes
- Seasoning Technique: Massage spices directly into chicken and potatoes for maximum flavor absorption, ensuring each piece is evenly and thoroughly coated with the spice blend.
- Cream Sauce Consistency: Whisk sauce ingredients slowly and steadily to prevent separation, creating a smooth, uniform texture that will coat the chicken and potatoes beautifully.
- Moisture Management: Avoid opening the slow cooker lid frequently during cooking to maintain internal temperature and prevent moisture loss, which could dry out the chicken.
- Cheese Optimization: Add fresh Parmesan cheese at the end of cooking to preserve its delicate flavor and prevent potential graininess from prolonged heat exposure.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg