Garlic Parmesan Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes – A Creamy, Comforting Family Favorite
A comforting, creamy slow cooker dinner featuring tender chicken thighs, baby potatoes, garlic, and Parmesan cheese — a cozy, family-friendly favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
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1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
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½ cup chicken broth (low sodium)
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1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
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2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Season chicken with salt and pepper.
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Optionally brown chicken in a skillet for 2–3 minutes per side.
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Add potatoes to bottom of crockpot. Place chicken on top.
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Whisk together garlic, cream, broth, butter, Italian seasoning, and ⅔ cup Parmesan. Pour over chicken.
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Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3½–4 hours.
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Sprinkle remaining Parmesan over top during the last 15 minutes.
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Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of cream. Add chopped spinach in the last 30 minutes for extra greens. Reheats well for meal prep.