Description
Slow Cooker Parmesan Garlic Chicken and Potatoes is the ultimate comfort food that effortlessly combines tender chicken and creamy garlic Parmesan sauce with hearty potatoes. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also designed to feed a crowd. Simply toss the ingredients into the slow cooker and let it work its magic while you focus on other things. The rich flavors will have everyone coming back for seconds, and the leftovers make for fantastic meals throughout the week.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup creamy Parmesan garlic sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine potatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir until evenly coated.
- Place chicken breasts on top of the potato mixture and season with remaining salt and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together Parmesan garlic sauce and water; pour over chicken and potatoes.
- Cover slow cooker; cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 6 hours until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender.
- About 20 minutes before serving, add shredded mozzarella cheese to melt.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: You can substitute frozen chicken breasts; just increase cooking time by 1-2 hours on low. Feel free to add vegetables like carrots or green beans for extra nutrition. This dish stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days or can be frozen for up to 3 months.