Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken (Printer-friendly)

Comforting one-pot meal with tender chicken, potatoes, garlic, and Parmesan slowly cooked to perfection.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein & Dairy

01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
02 - 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
03 - 1/4 cup heavy cream

→ Vegetables

04 - 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved or quartered
05 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 small yellow onion, sliced

→ Spices & Seasonings

07 - 2 tbsp olive oil
08 - 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
09 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 tsp salt
11 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
13 - Extra Parmesan cheese for serving

# How to Prepare:

01 - Lightly grease the inside of the slow cooker with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
02 - Arrange halved potatoes and sliced onion evenly on the bottom of the slow cooker.
03 - Combine minced garlic, Italian herbs, paprika, salt, pepper, and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small bowl. Rub mixture over chicken breasts on both sides.
04 - Place seasoned chicken breasts on top of potatoes and onions. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly over chicken and potatoes.
05 - Pour heavy cream around the edges if using for a creamier result.
06 - Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 7 hours until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are fork-tender.
07 - Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The chicken stays incredibly moist while the potatoes soak up all that garlicky Parmesan flavor
  • It's genuinely minimal effort but tastes like you spent hours at the stove
  • The leftovers reheat beautifully for tomorrow's lunch
02 -
  • Cheap Parmesan in green cans won't melt properly—invest in the real stuff for this recipe
  • The heavy cream is optional but it creates that luscious restaurant-style sauce that everyone fights over
  • Don't lift the lid too often—every peek adds 15-20 minutes to your cooking time
03 -
  • Cut any chicken breasts thicker than an inch in half so they cook evenly with the potatoes
  • If you're home, give the slow cooker a quick stir halfway through to redistribute the melting cheese

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