Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken and potatoes in a rich garlic Parmesan sauce, slow-cooked to perfection for an easy comforting meal.

# What You Need:

→ Protein

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 pounds)

→ Vegetables

02 - 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved
03 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
04 - 2 cups baby spinach (optional)

→ Sauce & Seasonings

05 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
07 - 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
08 - 1/3 cup heavy cream
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
11 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
12 - 1 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

14 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
15 - Extra grated Parmesan (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Lightly grease the inside of the slow cooker with olive oil or nonstick cooking spray.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, grated Parmesan, chicken broth, heavy cream, olive oil, Italian herbs, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
03 - Place the halved baby potatoes and diced onion in an even layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
04 - Arrange the chicken breasts on top of the vegetable layer.
05 - Pour the garlic Parmesan sauce evenly over the chicken and potatoes, ensuring all pieces are coated.
06 - Cover and cook on high setting for 4 hours or on low setting for 7 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the potatoes are fork-tender.
07 - If using, stir in the baby spinach during the last 30 minutes of cooking and allow it to wilt.
08 - Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and additional grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The sauce creates itself while you go about your day, leaving you with practically zero cleanup
  • Everything cooks in one pot, so the chicken absorbs all those savory potato and onion flavors
  • Leftovers somehow taste even better the next day, if you have any
02 -
  • Broiling for 2-3 minutes at the end creates that gorgeous golden crust on top
  • The sauce thickens as it stands, so do not panic if it looks thin initially
  • Chicken thighs will stay more tender if you plan to hold the dish longer than 7 hours
03 -
  • Pat the chicken dry before adding it for better browning if you do the broiler step
  • Grate your own Parmesan from a wedge instead of buying pre-grated cheese

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