Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes Skillet Recipe
This Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes Skillet is a comforting and flavorful dish that is easy to prepare. Tender chicken and creamy potatoes cooked in a garlicky parmesan sauce make for a delicious meal the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours on low, 3 hours on high
- Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes (low), 3 hours 20 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken and Potatoes:
- 1.5 to 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley or thyme, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep Chicken and Potatoes: Dice the chicken into bite-sized chunks and halve the baby potatoes.
- Sear for Flavor (Optional): Sear chicken pieces for 2–3 minutes on each side in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add to Crockpot: Grease the crockpot, add chicken and potatoes, season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter, sauté garlic, add chicken broth, heavy cream, parmesan, and mozzarella, stirring until smooth.
- Slow Cook: Pour sauce over chicken and potatoes in the crockpot, cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
- Finish and Serve: Stir before serving, garnish with parsley or thyme.
Notes
- For added nutrition, include chopped spinach, green beans, or broccoli.
- Spice it up with red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- Experiment with sweet potatoes or red potatoes.
- For a crispy top, broil with extra shredded cheese if transferring to a baking dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Crockpot Chicken, Garlic Parmesan, Skillet Recipe, Slow Cooker
