Description
This Garlic Parmesan Crockpot Chicken recipe transforms simple ingredients into a comforting, restaurant-quality meal with just 5 minutes of prep time. Juicy chicken breasts, creamy parmesan, aromatic garlic, and tender potatoes slow cook together for an effortless weeknight dinner hero.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Smart Substitutions:
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts
- Replace baby potatoes with sweet potatoes
- Add carrots or green beans for variety
- Swap oregano and basil for Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts and halved potatoes in crockpot.
- In a bowl, whisk parmesan, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and olive oil into a paste.
- Pour mixture over chicken and potatoes, coating evenly.
- Cover and cook on low 6 hours or high 3 hours without lifting the lid.
- Sprinkle fresh parsley before serving and rest 5 minutes.
Notes
For lighter options, replace parmesan with nutritional yeast, use avocado oil, or swap potatoes for cauliflower to make the dish keto-friendly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on low / 3 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: garlic parmesan chicken, crockpot dinner, slow cooker recipe, easy weeknight meal