Description
This Irresistible Garlic Parmesan Crockpot Chicken recipe combines tender chicken breasts, flavorful baby potatoes, and a savory garlic parmesan sauce, all slow-cooked to perfection in your crockpot. Easy to prepare and perfect for a comforting family meal, it’s seasoned with dried herbs and fresh parsley for a fresh finish.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Vegetables
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
Seasoning and Sauce
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the crockpot: Place the chicken breasts and halved baby potatoes into the crockpot evenly to create a base for the flavors to meld while cooking.
- Mix the seasoning: In a bowl, combine grated parmesan cheese, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Mix thoroughly until it forms a thick, aromatic sauce.
- Coat chicken and potatoes: Pour the parmesan and garlic mixture over the chicken breasts and potatoes inside the crockpot, ensuring an even coating on all pieces.
- Cook low and slow: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on low heat for 6 hours. Alternatively, cook on high heat for about 3 hours, depending on your crockpot’s settings.
- Garnish and serve: Once cooked, sprinkle fresh chopped parsley on top for a burst of freshness and serve immediately for an irresistible meal.
Notes
- Use fresh parmesan cheese for the best rich, nutty flavor.
- Cooking times may vary depending on your specific crockpot model—check chicken for doneness before serving.
- Feel free to add additional vegetables such as carrots or green beans to make this dish more hearty and colorful.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with potatoes (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
