Slow Cooker Parmesan Garlic Chicken and Potatoes Recipe
A hearty and flavorful slow cooker meal featuring tender chicken breasts and seasoned potatoes smothered in a creamy Parmesan garlic sauce, topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for an easy, hands-off dinner that combines comfort and convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (High) or 6 hours (Low)
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (High) or 6 hours 15 minutes (Low)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Potatoes
- 2 pounds potatoes, cut into 1 ½– to 2-inch chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Chicken and Sauce
- 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, diced into 1 ½-inch pieces
- 1 cup creamy Parmesan garlic sauce (e.g., Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Sauce)
- 1/2 cup water or chicken stock
Cheese and Garnish
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: In the bottom of a slow cooker, combine the cut potatoes, olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon of kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper, and paprika. Stir well to coat the potatoes evenly with the seasonings and oil.
- Add the Chicken: Place the diced chicken breasts on top of the seasoned potatoes. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper over the chicken to season.
- Combine the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the creamy Parmesan garlic sauce and water or chicken stock until fully incorporated. Pour this mixture evenly over the chicken and potatoes in the slow cooker.
- Cook: Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or on Low for 6 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Add Cheese: During the last 20 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and optional grated Parmesan cheese over the chicken and potatoes. Cover again and continue cooking until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Once cooking is complete, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the dish for a fresh, vibrant finish. Serve warm directly from the slow cooker.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use chicken stock instead of water in the sauce mixture.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper, depending on the saltiness of the Parmesan garlic sauce used.
- To make it gluten-free, verify that the Parmesan garlic sauce does not contain gluten ingredients.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently in the microwave or oven.
- Adding vegetables like green beans or broccoli in the last hour of cooking is a great way to add nutrition and color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
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