Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken (Print Version)
Tender chicken and potatoes in rich garlic Parmesan sauce, slow-cooked to perfection for an easy comforting meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Protein
01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
→ Vegetables
02 - 1.5 lbs 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
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 cheese
# How to Make It:
01 - Lightly grease the inside of the slow cooker with olive oil or nonstick cooking spray.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, Parmesan, chicken broth, heavy cream, olive oil, Italian herbs, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
03 - Arrange halved baby potatoes and diced onion in an even layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
04 - Place chicken breasts on top of the vegetable layer.
05 - Evenly pour the Parmesan garlic sauce over the chicken and potatoes.
06 - Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 7 hours until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender.
07 - During the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in baby spinach and cook until wilted.
08 - Sprinkle with chopped parsley and additional grated Parmesan before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce becomes impossibly creamy and clings to every single potato without any complicated techniques
- Leftovers somehow taste even better the next day if they last that long
02 -
- The sauce will look thin when you first pour it in but it thickens beautifully as the cheese melts and the starch from the potatoes releases
- Resist the urge to lift the lid too often, every peek adds 15-20 minutes to your cooking time
03 -
- If you want a crispy top, broil the chicken and potatoes for 2-3 minutes after cooking, the Parmesan creates an incredible crust
- Use freshly grated Parmesan from a wedge, not the container with the shaker lid, the flavor difference is not subtle