Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes
This easy slow cooker recipe features juicy chicken thighs, creamy baby potatoes, and a rich garlic parmesan sauce for a comforting family dinner. With minimal prep and pantry-friendly ingredients, it’s a weeknight hero and a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours (LOW) or 2-2.5 hours (HIGH)
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (LOW) or 2 hours 20 minutes (HIGH)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (about 8) chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless, skin-on optional
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved (Yukon Gold or red potatoes work well)
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup (about 3.5 oz) freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1.5 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme (optional)
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and halve the baby potatoes. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Mince the garlic.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, 1/2 cup parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add potatoes and chicken thighs to the bowl. Toss until everything is well coated.
- Arrange potatoes in the bottom of a 6-quart (or larger) slow cooker. Place chicken on top, skin-side up if using. Pour any remaining butter mixture over everything. Add chicken broth and tuck in thyme sprigs if using.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-2.5 hours, until chicken is tender and potatoes are fork-soft. For boneless, skinless thighs or breasts, check after 3 hours on LOW.
- Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup parmesan evenly over the top. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes to melt, or broil (if oven-safe insert) for extra browning.
- Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve chicken and potatoes with sauce spooned over the top.
Notes
For extra flavor, sear chicken thighs in a skillet before adding to the slow cooker. Always layer potatoes on the bottom for even cooking. If sauce is too thin, uncover for the last 30 minutes or mash a few potatoes into the broth. Can be prepped the night before and cooked the next day. Adaptable for dairy-free or low-carb diets with simple swaps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (about 1 chicken thigh and 1 cup potatoes with sauce)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 23
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 29
Keywords: slow cooker, garlic parmesan chicken, chicken and potatoes, easy family dinner, crockpot, comfort food, weeknight meal, gluten-free