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Garlic Parmesan Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes

Creamy garlic-Parmesan slow cooker chicken with buttery potatoes—10 minutes of prep, then the crockpot does the work. Family-friendly, game-day ready, and weeknight easy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American Comfort
Calories: 505
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  • 1½ lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut in large chunks
  • 1½–2 lb baby gold potatoes, halved
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp paprika (optional)
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 oz cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided (¾ cup in sauce, ¼ cup to finish)
  • 2 Tbsp fresh parsley or chives, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 Tbsp water (optional thickener)
  • lemon wedge, red pepper flakes, or cooked bacon crumbles (optional garnish)

Equipment

  • 6-quart slow cooker
  • whisk
  • mixing bowl
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • spatula or tongs
  • knife and cutting board

Method

  • Add potatoes to a 6-quart slow cooker. Top with chicken pieces. Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika if using.
  • Whisk together chicken broth, cream cheese, and minced garlic until smooth. Pour mixture over chicken and potatoes.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours (or HIGH for 2–3 hours), until potatoes are tender and chicken reaches 165°F.
  • Stir in heavy cream and ¾ cup Parmesan. Cook an additional 10–15 minutes on LOW until sauce melts and thickens.
  • If sauce is too thin, stir in optional cornstarch slurry and cook 5–10 more minutes until glossy and creamy.
  • Top with remaining Parmesan, herbs, lemon squeeze, and bacon if desired. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 505kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 33gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 280mgIron: 1.8mg

Notes

Mini Crock Pot Recipes: Halve everything for a 2–3 qt crock; check doneness 30 minutes earlier. For a baked finish, transfer to a broiler-safe dish, top with Parmesan and panko, and broil 2–3 minutes. Add veggies like peas or spinach during the final 2–3 minutes for color and nutrition. Internal links: Crockpot Beef Stew, Crockpot Chipotle Pot Roast Tacos, White Pesto “Marry Me” Chicken.
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