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Tender garlic parmesan crockpot chicken with golden baby potatoes in slow cooker, garnished with fresh parsley

The Best Crockpot Chicken Recipe

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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Place chicken breasts and halved potatoes in crockpot.
  2. In a bowl, whisk parmesan, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and olive oil into a paste.
  3. Pour mixture over chicken and potatoes, coating evenly.
  4. Cover and cook on low 6 hours or high 3 hours without lifting the lid.
  5. 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.