Are you on the hunt for the ideal weeknight meal? One that fills your kitchen with a wonderful aroma, demands very little of your time, and has everyone eagerly anticipating dinner? We understand that challenge completely. The hustle of everyday life can leave us with little enthusiasm for cooking elaborate dishes, but that shouldn’t mean we compromise on flavour. The solution lies in a recipe that does the work for you: our delightful Garlic Parmesan Crockpot Chicken Potatoes.

This dish is a true lifesaver. We take tender chicken breasts and soft potatoes, lavish them with a rich, creamy garlic parmesan sauce, and then simply let the slow cooker perform its magic. It’s a full, satisfying meal all in one pot, turning basic ingredients into an extraordinary dining experience. Get ready to rediscover your love for slow cooking!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Effortless Preparation, Delicious Results: We’ve crafted this to be a genuine ‘set and forget’ meal. After just a few minutes of prep work, your slow cooker handles the rest, simmering all the components to perfection. It’s the perfect answer for those hectic days when you still crave a proper home-cooked dinner.
• All-in-One Convenience: There’s no need to faff around with lots of different pans and side dishes. The chicken, potatoes, and scrumptious sauce cook together in harmony, which means less washing-up and a beautifully balanced meal. It’s the quintessential Slow Cooker Meal.
• Rich, Comforting, and Creamy: The blend of parmesan cheese, cream, and garlic results in a savoury sauce that is absolutely heavenly. It generously coats every morsel of chicken and potato, offering a true taste of comfort food.
• A Hit with the Whole Family: Its gentle yet savoury flavours are designed to appeal to everyone, young and old. We find it to be a dependable crowd-pleaser that even the pickiest of eaters will enjoy.
• Excellent for Leftovers: This dish is fantastic the next day! It reheats wonderfully, making it a brilliant choice for a delicious lunch. The flavours often deepen and taste even better after they’ve had more time to mingle.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 900g or 2 lbs)
• 900g (2 lbs) baby potatoes, halved or quartered if large
• 240ml (1 cup) low-sodium chicken stock
• 120ml (1/2 cup) double cream (heavy cream)
• 8 cloves garlic, minced
• 80g (1 cup) freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Italian herb seasoning
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Mastering Your Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes

Putting together this spectacular dish is wonderfully simple. We’ve outlined the process in clear, manageable steps to guarantee you achieve flawless results every time. Let’s begin!

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

First things first, we need to get the potatoes sorted. We suggest using waxy baby potatoes, as their firm texture helps them keep their shape during the extended cooking time. Give them a good wash and cut them into bite-sized chunks—halves or quarters are usually perfect. Arrange this Chicken Potatoes base at the bottom of your slow cooker. This creates a platform for the chicken, allowing it to cook gently in the steam and juices above the direct heat.

Step 2: Season and Sear the Chicken (Optional but Recommended)

Next, it’s time for our main event! Pat the chicken breasts dry using a paper towel. In a little bowl, combine the Italian herbs, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub this seasoning blend evenly over all surfaces of the chicken.

Although you could put the chicken straight into the crockpot, we strongly suggest searing it first. It only takes a few moments and adds so much flavour. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over a medium-high heat. Brown the chicken for 2–3 minutes on each side until it develops a lovely golden colour. This step isn’t for cooking it through but for building a rich, caramelised crust. Once seared, place the chicken over the potatoes in the slow cooker.

Step 3: Create the Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce

This is where the real magic unfolds. In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken stock, double cream, minced garlic, and half of your grated Parmesan cheese. This mixture forms the luxurious sauce for our Garlic Parmesan Chicken. Pour this delightful concoction evenly across the chicken and potatoes. The aroma alone will confirm you have something special in the making!

If you’re a connoisseur of rich garlic sauces, you may also appreciate our Garlic Butter Chicken And Veggies recipe, which presents a different yet equally tasty interpretation of this classic flavour combination.

Step 4: The Slow Cook

Now, it’s time to hand over control to the crockpot. Put the lid on and choose your cooking setting. You have a couple of choices:

• Cook on LOW for 6-7 hours.
• Cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours.

We typically opt for the ‘low and slow’ approach, as it yields exceptionally tender chicken that practically falls apart. Whichever setting you pick, please ensure the chicken’s internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F). You can find further guidance on ensuring it’s cooked safely via the UK’s Food Standards Agency.

Step 5: Thicken and Finish

When the cooking is complete, the chicken will be succulent and the potatoes perfectly tender. The sauce will be fragrant and delicious. If you’d like a thicker sauce, you can now make a simple cornflour slurry. Mix the cornflour with cold water in a small bowl until smooth, then stir it into the crockpot. Replace the lid and cook on HIGH for another 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your liking.

To finish, stir through the rest of the Parmesan cheese and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. The warmth of the dish will melt the cheese, creating a glossy and even more flavourful sauce. Let it rest for a moment before serving.

Tips, Tricks, and Variations for Your Garlic Parmesan Crockpot Chicken Potatoes

We encourage you to adapt this recipe to your own taste! Here are some of our top suggestions for customising and perfecting this wonderful Crockpot Chicken dish.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

• Grate Your Own Parmesan: For the best taste and smoothest sauce, we always recommend grating Parmesan from a block. Pre-grated cheeses can contain additives that prevent them from melting as nicely.
• Give It Space: Use a slow cooker that is big enough for all the ingredients (a 5.7-litre or 6-quart model works well). The pot shouldn’t be more than two-thirds full to ensure everything cooks evenly.
• Add Some Greens: For an extra dose of nutrients, feel free to stir in some green beans, broccoli, or spinach about 30–45 minutes before serving.

Flavour Variations

• Add a Little Heat: For a gentle warmth, add half a teaspoon of red chilli flakes to the sauce when you mix it.
• Brighten with Lemon: Stir in the juice and zest of half a lemon right at the end to cut through the richness and add a lovely, fresh tang.
• Make It Extra Rich: For an even creamier texture, mix in about 60g of full-fat cream cheese when you add the final portion of Parmesan.

If you’re a fan of the garlic and parmesan combination, we’re sure you will also enjoy our Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe—it’s a fantastic choice for when a pasta craving hits!

FAQ

A New Family Favourite Awaits

Our Garlic Parmesan Crockpot Chicken Potatoes recipe is so much more than a simple meal; it’s a ticket to a delicious, stress-free dinner that gathers everyone around the table. It strikes the perfect balance between tender chicken, soft potatoes, and a truly magnificent creamy sauce that tastes like you’ve been cooking for hours, when in fact, your slow cooker did all the hard work.

We are truly excited for you to give this recipe a go and hope it becomes a regular feature in your weekly meal plan. It’s wonderful proof that you don’t need to dedicate hours to the kitchen to produce something truly special.

Did you try this dish? We would be delighted to hear from you! Please pop a comment and a rating below to let us know what you thought. Your insights are a great help to us and to other home cooks!

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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 4 hours
Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 900g or 2 lbs)
• 900g (2 lbs) baby potatoes, halved or quartered if large
• 240ml (1 cup) low-sodium chicken stock
• 120ml (1/2 cup) double cream (heavy cream)
• 8 cloves garlic, minced
• 80g (1 cup) freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Italian herb seasoning
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

1. Place the washed and cut potatoes into the bottom of the slow cooker.
2. Pat the chicken dry. In a small bowl, mix the Italian herb seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub this seasoning blend over all sides of the chicken.
3. (Optional but Recommended) Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown, then place it on top of the potatoes.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken stock, double cream, minced garlic, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Pour this sauce evenly over the chicken and potatoes.
5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through (reaches an internal temperature of 74°C / 165°F).
6. (Optional) To thicken the sauce, make a cornflour slurry, stir it into the slow cooker, and cook on HIGH for an additional 15-20 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
7. Stir in the remaining Parmesan cheese until fully melted. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 827 kcal, Carbs: 40 g, Protein: 77 g, Fat: 27 g