Simple Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes
Garlic Parmesan Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes make the ultimate easy dinner. This one-pot recipe delivers tender chicken, perfectly cooked potatoes, and a creamy garlic parmesan sauce everyone loves.
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT5H
- Total Time: PT5H10M
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 pounds baby potatoes or Yukon gold, halved or quartered (bite-sized)
12 ounces garlic parmesan sauce (store-bought like Buffalo Wild Wings or homemade)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic (fresh or jarred)
1 teaspoon each: paprika, onion powder, Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon each: salt, black pepper, garlic powder
Optional: 2 cups broccoli florets (add last 20 minutes)
Instructions
1. Prep Potatoes: Wash and cut potatoes into even 1-inch pieces for uniform cooking. Add to crockpot. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
2. Season Chicken: Pat chicken dry. Cube into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, toss with remaining oil, minced garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper.
3. Layer Ingredients: Place seasoned chicken over potatoes. Pour garlic parmesan sauce evenly over top. Avoid stirring yet for best potato texture.
4. Cook: Cover and cook on LOW 5-6 hours or HIGH 3-4 hours. Chicken hits 165°F internal temp, potatoes fork-tender.
5. Add Cheese: Stir gently. Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan over top. Cover 10-15 minutes to melt.
6. Optional Veggies: Add broccoli florets 20 minutes before done for crisp-tender crunch.
7. Serve: Garnish with parsley. Scoop into bowls.
Notes
Pro Tip: Spray crockpot liner first. Cut pieces uniform to prevent mushy potatoes or dry chicken.
Use 6-quart crockpot.
Homemade sauce option: Melt 4 tbsp butter, saute 4 minced garlic cloves, add 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup parmesan, Italian seasoning.
Nutrition approx per serving: 450 cal, 40g protein, 30g carbs, 20g fat.
Store fridge 4 days, freeze 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg